Chris Christenberry Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Wow, Rob, that really looks nice. You did a good job on all of tht. 1 Chris www.chrischristenberry.com WHEW!!! If I could only know now what I "thought" I knew back then.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Boggs Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Very nice 1 <p>Gerald Boggs <a href="http://www.geraldboggs.com">www.geraldboggs.com</a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Middleton Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Outstanding work Rob! I haven't seen a stacked leather handle come out that clean looking. Did you apply a finish (other than stain), or just burnish it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Brewer Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 That is a beauty Rob !!!.............. I was in Sydney back in 1980 on my Navy tour but then the only fishin I did was fer split tails, at the age of 19 most of yer thinkin is done with yer southern head................. If I win the lottery I will be lookin you up fer sure . 1 If ya can't be good don't git caught !! People who say stuff can't be done need to git the hell outta the way of people who do stuff !!! Show me a man who is called an expert by his peers And I will show you a good man to listen to ...... Show me a man who calls himself an expert and I will show you an egotistical asshole...............!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Toneguzzo Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) Thank you all. 5 hours ago, Alex Middleton said: Outstanding work Rob! I haven't seen a stacked leather handle come out that clean looking. Did you apply a finish (other than stain), or just burnish it? Alex, To finish the handle after I shaped it I just hand sanded it to a 800 grit and then put leather dressing on and just burnished it with a piece of smooth dear antler. It really is a simple handle that feels good in the hand and is durable. That’s why I like them so much. Also great as it uses up odd shaped scrap leather bits too. Also when I stack it I epoxy each piece. Oh..I didn’t stain the handle only the pouch. it just darkened up with the dressing but stain works great too. Black looks great on a dagger. Edited January 30, 2020 by Rob Toneguzzo 2 "Old dogs care about you even when you make mistakes" - Tom HALL - Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C-S Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) @Rob ToneguzzoHey mate, What sized stock did you start out with for this job if you don't mind me asking? I've seen some YouTube vids and some makers seem to use a very tiny piece of stock. Also, if you don't mind what thicknesses did you end up with. I assume somewhere around 3mm or so by 18-22 ish for the blade height? And as for the handle I assume the tang was somewhere in the region of 125mm or so long? Just trying to get a feel for it is all... I also visited the PUUKKO thread about forging one so have a general idea about how to go about it. Thanks in advance mate. Edited February 4, 2020 by Chris C-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Toneguzzo Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Hi Chris, I started out with about 11cm of blade about 4mm thick and about 15mm wide. Finished knife is 19cm OAL with a 8cm blade 3 mm thick with a tapered blade and tang from where the bolster is. Traditionally the handle should be about the width of your hand (or whoever you may be making it for) I stretched mine out to about 15 cm to allow enough to pein over. good luck and looking forward to seeing it come to life. 1 "Old dogs care about you even when you make mistakes" - Tom HALL - Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua States Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Rob that came out smokin' hot. That will make a great belt knife, especially when fishing. 1 1 “So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.” The only bad experience is the one from which you learn nothing. Josh http://www.dosgatosdesignsllc.com/#! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJMFMqnbLYqv965xd64vYg J.States Bladesmith | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dos.gatos.71 https://www.etsy.com/shop/JStatesBladesmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C-S Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 2/4/2020 at 7:44 PM, Rob Toneguzzo said: Hi Chris, I started out with about 11cm of blade about 4mm thick and about 15mm wide. Finished knife is 19cm OAL with a 8cm blade 3 mm thick with a tapered blade and tang from where the bolster is. Traditionally the handle should be about the width of your hand (or whoever you may be making it for) I stretched mine out to about 15 cm to allow enough to pein over. good luck and looking forward to seeing it come to life. Thanks Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Myshkoff Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 I just saw this thread today and please do post more puukko projects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Camper Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Not sure how I missed this one. Looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Toneguzzo Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Thanks John and Zeb. I gave it to a friend the other day. 1 "Old dogs care about you even when you make mistakes" - Tom HALL - Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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