Troy Christianson Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I forged this skinner from a chunk of file that I found in the bottom of my annealing bin! I bought the vermiculite four years ago. I can't for the life of me remember when I put that file in there but anyways, this is what I made. OAL: 9.5 inches. Blade 5". Handle 4.5" Copper and brass make up the bolsters and pins. I used some eucalyptus scales that Bruce Norris sent me along with his KITH Sica blade. When his knife arrived I lifted the box and wondered why the box was so heavy. Upon opening I found out why. Bruce sent about a cord of eucalyptus wood along with his excellent knife. These scales are probably rate a "5" on a scale of 1 to 10. I am saving the really nice ones for later . p.s. I used Bruce's knife in battle today against some invasive buckthorn scrub. The poor foliage didn't know what hit it! Troy Allen Christianson is NOT a "Licensed Bladesmith" so you may treat his posts with the contempt they deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasF Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Dang, that is a mighty fine skinner! I love the file pattern left on it! Matthew 19:26 With God, all things are possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 A fine skinner all the way around. Love the use materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Simon Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 very nice, the bolster is great. How is it attached? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Cool! I like the bolster texture and the smooth filed groove toward the rear of it. Nice contrast! --Dave -----------------------------------------------"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly." -- Theodore Roosevelthttp://stephensforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Kaiser Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 If that is a 5 out of 10 I can't wait to see the 10. Nice job Troy I love the blade profile!!! Kip A man is no better than his word! Check out the web site @ www.thekaisercustomknives.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I like that one, also. I am a sucker for copper! it looks great, and I always love to see a working knife made from an old file. Just good use of materials. 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...
Sam Salvati Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Nice work, AS USUAL for you Troy . Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Norris Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Great skinner Troy! It is nice to see some of this wood actually getting used instead of just sitting in a drawer, gathering dust. Just the inspiration I need this morning to get out to the shop and... Groan. Clean it. ~Bruce~ “All work is empty save when there is love, for work is love made visible.” Kahlil Gibran "It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them." - Alfred Adler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felipe Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Wow, i like overall, but the details in self are great,with your permission I copy that profile. Saludos desde Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithlen Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Nice Troy' I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Perfect tool for it's intended purpose. I think this is one of the nicest file knives i have seen. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Thomas Obach Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 x2 what Bob said very nice blade, outstanding file knife ! Greg North Shore Forge & Ironworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan creason Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Awesome, Troy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Helm Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 That looks really good! And like everyone else, the bolsters really stand out to me. James Helm - Helm Enterprises, Forging Division Come see me at the Blade Show! Table 26R. Proud to be a Neo-Tribal Metalsmith scavenging the wreckage of civilization. My blog dedicated to the metalwork I make and sell: http://helmforge.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Abbott Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Very nice. I, too, am a fool for copper. Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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