devon deer
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I made an attempt at making a sheath as well, equally butt ugly! 
Butt ugly knife
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C17loadclear
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Looks very nice to me...and I am a forged in fire arm chair expert..
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That is a hobby I may take up some day.
.That is a hobby I may take up some day.
devon deer
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Just completed knife number 4, learning lots along the way.
noharleyyet
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^^^slick
deer_shooter
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Looks good!
NMGuy
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Looking good Devon! I got to use one of my handmade knives on the deer I shot earlier this week. Making a knife is one thing, but getting to use it gave me a great sense of pride.
I started with a 1x30, then got a 4x36 before building my 2x72. I still use the 1x30, but the 4x36 was largely a waste of time/money. The 2x72 is a night and day improvement over the 1x30. Now I need to get some small wheel attachments.
I started with a 1x30, then got a 4x36 before building my 2x72. I still use the 1x30, but the 4x36 was largely a waste of time/money. The 2x72 is a night and day improvement over the 1x30. Now I need to get some small wheel attachments.
devon deer
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Thanks for the compliments, it's far from perfect, but I'm learning, the next one I plan on doing will be with a shorter blade, not sure on the handle yet, whether to go with some oak my mate has cut for me, some stabilised wood, or as above Kirinite, which has some cool looking options.
Might even try a stainless steel, but I would get upset if I cocked it up as that steel is pricey.
NMGuy, like you I want to make a knife for myself, the first 2 I have given to friends, knife 3, I have a sentimental attachment to as it was the knife I made on the 'knife making experience day' the kids bought me for my 60th.
I bought a 1x30 this week, I will look into getting a 2x72 but I wouldn't know where to start or have the skills/knowledge to make one so the 1x30 will do for now, better than the angle grinder I have been using!
Cheers
Richard
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Impressed with your diligence. Good work
I was just going to ask what you did with them. Figured you had some lucky friends or land-owners to gift them to!
Never heard of Kirinite and had to look it up. That handle really pops! None of my "collectibles" have anything like it. Some form of wood or antler on mine. Keep things up and you have a new income source!
Never heard of Kirinite and had to look it up. That handle really pops! None of my "collectibles" have anything like it. Some form of wood or antler on mine. Keep things up and you have a new income source!
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This is great! This is also on my list for things to try this winter. I went to a knife makers meeting and they gave me 3 ferriers rasps and I want to make them into something. I also got a piece of nice cocobolo that I can use for the handle. I am trying to figure out how to anneal the rasps at my house. I have hand files, and I'm going to try to pick up an angle grinder and do something similar. I was going to go for more of a clip point look but make something in the 8-8.5 inch range with about a 4" to 4" ratio. I like it, keep it up!!!
devon deer
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Very amusing, I have already ordered additional steel!I'm guessing with your new lockdown starting that number 5 will be coming shortly?
Cheers
Richard
Sorry, pal! Guess it's nothing to joke about. At least you have an "indoor" hobby to fill in with when you can't go hunting. The way things are going around here we may not be far behind!
By the way, all your family doing well?
devon deer
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Nah, we have to try and keep a sense of humour during these times.
We are all good thanks, as are you and yours?
Cheers
Richard
We are all good thanks, as are you and yours?
Cheers
Richard
Doing good as well.
devon deer
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Couple more, my neighbour saw me working in the garage, he wanted a knife for himself and his brother-in-law as a Christmas present.
I tried to put him off the idea, told him I am just starting out but it didn't work, I said in that case just give me a few quid (bucks) for materials.
Still learning but getting there.
Cheers
Richard
I tried to put him off the idea, told him I am just starting out but it didn't work, I said in that case just give me a few quid (bucks) for materials.
Still learning but getting there.
Cheers
Richard
JustinsDad
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I haven’t seen one ugly knife on this thread—those are awesome!
Now here’s one I use all the time and it IS an ugly knife
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