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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: prarieboy on January 20, 2009, 11:13:00 AM

Title: My Hat is off to You guys that make brass finger guards
Post by: prarieboy on January 20, 2009, 11:13:00 AM
Well here is My first attempt at a brass finger guard as well as first try at liners She  is a very long way from what I wanted! That patience thing kicks my butt! Blade is a little warped from a drop to the bottom of the forge during heat treat! Missed one hole in handle! all and all shes DOUBLE purdie! purdie messed up purdie apt to stay that way!   :banghead:   I learned a lot and that is the main goal. 11" oal 6" blade from plow disc. Constructive critisim is always welcome!
 (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq145/prarieboy/knives/003-3.jpg)
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 (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq145/prarieboy/knives/005-3.jpg)
And here is a small file knife.
 (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq145/prarieboy/knives/002-4.jpg)
 (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq145/prarieboy/knives/001-3.jpg)
Title: Re: My Hat is off to You guys that make brass finger guards
Post by: skullworks on January 20, 2009, 12:39:00 PM
Making guards can be a pain! Patience is the key for me. I know that when I get in a hurry is when I make the mistakes! Just keep trying! The hardest part for me is trying to get everything even on both sides! LOL!
Title: Re: My Hat is off to You guys that make brass finger guards
Post by: Steve Nuckels on January 20, 2009, 09:17:00 PM
I REALLY LIKE THEM BOTH!!!!
Title: Re: My Hat is off to You guys that make brass finger guards
Post by: jeff mccray on January 23, 2009, 01:25:00 AM
Guards are a blast aren't they?  I have found that hidden tang knives are more guard friendly.
Those are some righteous looking knives that bro....Keep it up.