keithlen Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I just finished this one up. At first I didn't care for it but as I worked on it, it grew on me so I pounded out a bigger one last night. It heat treated well and seems to hold the edge after chopping some persimmon wood. What you think? Overall length on small one=8-5/8", bigger one is 14". We seem to have an abundance of drift wood with the Ohio spilling out its banks, so slabs are drift wood. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Hougham Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 keithlen, Very creative. I like the materials you used. 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...
keithlen Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks it was fun to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle o'donnell Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 i feel like they need snakeskin somewhere there is a fine line between creation and destruction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petr Hofman Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 pretty raw feeling...I like it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithlen Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Emile Labuschagne Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Flippen cool. I have also made knives from files, but I tend to grind away too much of the actual file/rasp cuts, but yours came out great. Good job! Francois Labuschagne Web: http://www.iforgeblades.co.za Mobile: +2782 358 0221 Skype: fralab9 Email: fralab9@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithlen Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks Francois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooper Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 the driftwood scales are realy cool. rustic and warm. did you do anything special to prepare or finish them? any idea what the wood is? -p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithlen Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 the driftwood scales are realy cool. rustic and warm. did you do anything special to prepare or finish them? any idea what the wood is? -p Not sure what wood it is. It was dense and hard. I'm sure the minerals discolored it from the river. Put it in the microwave to make sure there wasn't allot of moisture. The inner contact side has epoxy the outer is coated with bee wax melted in naptha then buffed in it seals pretty good. I used a wood burner to make the worm holes. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 neat - is there a pin under the rawhide or sinew or whatever? I like the way that looks, too. That sort of knife(I am guessing) is popular with a lot of people for real use and a "conversation piece." If you whip one of those out at a campfire or hunting camp, everyone will know immediately that you have a different sort of knife from a factory blade with no soul. I know my friends like 'em. Love using files for hunters, too. they are just the right thickness and the material prep is minimal. the driftwood is jut too cool thanks kc 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...
keithlen Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Thanks Kevin, There is a pin under the sinew. I thought the wrap would give it more of a unique look with the natural front. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Erwin Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Nifty piece, I like all the textures. Good job on the handles. Beau Erwin www.ErwinKnives.com Custom knives Bcarta Composites Stabilized Woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Keithlen, it looks like a screaming eagle on the handle of the first one. Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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