Bob Ouellette Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) Hi everyone. It's great to be back. It really has been too long since I've been able to pick up a hammer, put some steel in the fire, and make something. This is a knife that I started back in November that I found laying around unfinished. It's forged from 1084 I had also forged out a wrought iron S guard. I tried a new treatment for the guard and blade. I rubbed them with vinegar, then let them rust a bit before boiling them to turn the red oxide black. For the handle I used brown ebony that a friend of mine gave me last year. I originally planned to use steel for the pin, but I found a piece of silver wire in my tool box and decided to use that instead. I'm planning on making a wood and leather sheath. Also, I apologize for the poor photo, I'll get a better one tomorrow when the sun is out. Please tell me what you think. Edited April 4, 2009 by Bob Ouellette Bob O "When I raise my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance upon mine enemies, and I will repay those who haze me. Oh, Lord, raise me to Thy right hand and count me among Thy saints." My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Vaught Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Looks good Bob! I'll have to remember the boiling trick. JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Hougham Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Bob, Welcome back. Old habits die hard. It sure didn't take you long to get back into the swing of things. I like it. Wade Wade Jos et löydä rauhaa itsestämme on turhaa etsiä sitä muualta. If you can not find peace within yourself, it is useless to look elsewhere. Visit my website http://www.wadesknives.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedemoguy Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Bob, good to have you back in one piece. I like the shape of the blade thats cool... Bill You're the same dumb pilgrim who I've been hearing for twenty days, and smellin' for three! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ouellette Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thanks guys. I really like the way this one turned out. Bob O "When I raise my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance upon mine enemies, and I will repay those who haze me. Oh, Lord, raise me to Thy right hand and count me among Thy saints." My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ouellette Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Here's a slightly better picture of the other side. Bob O "When I raise my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance upon mine enemies, and I will repay those who haze me. Oh, Lord, raise me to Thy right hand and count me among Thy saints." My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrett Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 When I see your knife, the comment you made regarding mine is more obvious. If I follow a line from the tip through the center to the end of the handle it lines up well. Also, the flow from the tip along the spine to the top of the handle at the rear is easier on the eye. It flows well. Glad you made it through AIT. Where did you go? For me basic and all was one of the best experiences of my life, I never want to do again. SAPPERS FORWARD! CUSTOM KNIVES BY JL RHODES JLRKNIVES ------------------------------------------------------------------------- God bless you. I thank God every day for the freedom to spend time with those I love, and time to pursue this craft. "Adversity is a test for strong men." "What one man can do, so can another." "NO excuses, just do better next time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Stier Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I really like that knife. Simple and effective Practice random acts of Viking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrassett Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Looks awesome Bob, glad to see your back. Keep 'em coming J Anderson R " Fools live to regret there words, wise men to regret there silence"- Will Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ouellette Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 When I see your knife, the comment you made regarding mine is more obvious. If I follow a line from the tip through the center to the end of the handle it lines up well. Also, the flow from the tip along the spine to the top of the handle at the rear is easier on the eye. It flows well. Glad you made it through AIT. Where did you go? For me basic and all was one of the best experiences of my life, I never want to do again. SAPPERS FORWARD! Thanks everyone, I'm really glad to be back with my knives and tools. Jarrett, I was up in Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. There were some good times during AIT, and if I could, I'd go back to basic, just not with a bunch of immature high schoolers Bob O "When I raise my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance upon mine enemies, and I will repay those who haze me. Oh, Lord, raise me to Thy right hand and count me among Thy saints." My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Bob, looks very well constructed. One of those that, the more you look, the more you realize the attention to detail. It also doesn't have too much decor - just right. Question: Is the blackening from rust-boiling more or less permanent than the blackening you get from heating and coating in motor oil? I want to try blackening using low-tech and traditional methods. thanks for sharing, Kevin please visit my website http://www.professorsforge.com/ “Years ago I recognized my kinship with all living things, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on the earth. I said then and I say now, that while there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” E. V. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ouellette Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks Kevin. I'm not sure whether the black oxide is more or less permanent than an oil coating, it's just a different type of texture. I understand the black oxide to be part of the steel rather than a topical application. I hope someone with more knowledge on it will chime in. Bob O "When I raise my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance upon mine enemies, and I will repay those who haze me. Oh, Lord, raise me to Thy right hand and count me among Thy saints." My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flage Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Nice blade battlebuddy. how does it feel to be back home? sgt Thibault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ouellette Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Holy s% Thibault, it feels f*%$ing awesome to be home. I've started a goatee It feels sooooo good. How've you been? Bob O "When I raise my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance upon mine enemies, and I will repay those who haze me. Oh, Lord, raise me to Thy right hand and count me among Thy saints." My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flage Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 awesome do you miss APG? sgt Thibault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) This only works once you have a good covering of fine rust.The more even the covering the better the result. To help with blackening of the steel add a medium amount of tea leaves to the water and simmer it, not boil it, until the rust (red iron oxide) turns black. You will need to seal the metal with a wax or oil to prevent the black powder from rubbing off on your hands as you handle it though. Once sealed it is permenant. shaun Edited April 8, 2009 by shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ouellette Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Jarred, I missed it so much that I went back to visit the weekend after I graduated. SSG Douglas was at the barracks saying, "Why are you out of the right uniform troop? Where's your reflective belt and your phase badge?" All I said was, "You took them" Shaun, thanks for the input. This was my first time trying the black oxide finish and I was a tad bit impatient. I'm sure I could have let both pieces rust over night before I put them in the water. Also, thanks for the bit about the tea leaves. Bob O "When I raise my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance upon mine enemies, and I will repay those who haze me. Oh, Lord, raise me to Thy right hand and count me among Thy saints." My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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