Assembled this caper the other day. My first full tang blade. Finished with 6 or 7 coats of CA. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Shortbldtr/IMG_0395.jpg)
The wood shrunk so the steel is proud on the joint.Not bad but enough to catch a fingernail. Any way to stop this from happening? Didn't check the MC but it's been drying for 2 years that I know of.
I like that one! what's the wood?
Sorry, im no help on the stabilizing part, just figured id comment on the knife
Zebrawood Mastin. Pretty stuff.I use it alot in my bows.
Paul thats a good looking knife...bd
Paul, I thought it was finalized as well, I used a piece of scrape wood you gave me and the knife came out fine. thats a nice looking blade you have there!! looking good.
thought thats what it was, and yes it is some pretty stuff. used some in my latest knife as well...thanks for the clarification
I have used wood hardener before and it works alright. Doesn't penetrate super deep though. I tend to buy wood that is already stabilized. I think Karl posted a link to some guys that do stabilizing...might be able to find it ith a forum search. Great looking knife!
Glad it worked for you Jake Now where's the pic's? Also get that bow over here and we'll get her fixed for you. Can't do much but I can get that done!
Thanks for the tips skullworks.Have some wood hardener here I used to foot shafts with. Penetrated the cedar pretty well. I'
ll give it a test on some hardwood.
Bd how they hanging?
Paul, I usually dont post pics here, because i sell them sometimes, but i can send you a few!! i will give you a call tonight, sorry i have been dragging my butt!!!... thanks for the help
Excellent little knife PV.
You guys ought to get in on the knife swap!!
Some damn fine blades swap hands and it's a riot!
If you don't know about it look for the thread that has been started.
Thanks John but there's a few blemishes on this knife. As my friend Tippet says"It's not something you want other people to wear."
Checked out your knives John. Beauty's
You wouldn't ever hear me complain. But I understand. I make primitive stone knives and if it's not just right I don't even show it to anybody. :bigsmyl:
Nice blade!