I'm working on this small hunter and thought I'd show a few progress pictures.
This is patterned after one of my small plasma cut blades. But this one is forged from a small piece of 1/4 X 1 inch 1084 steel X 2-3/4 long. That way it will end up thicker than the plasma cut blade.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3716/18996262963_46431e890e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uWCPae)
This is the forged blade beside the plasma cut pattern.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/368/19429244290_cea0328324_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vATXqw)
Here is the rough ground blade. Its a bit thick to allow for the removal of material after heat treat and during finishing.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3734/19617216585_90624a960e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vTvn3a)
Here is the blade after heat treat and the logo etch. That handle material is jigged bone.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/457/19621598651_c46d0c5c93_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vTTPF2)
I should get it finished soon. Thanks.
Looking good Lin.
Chris
That is lookin' to be a *sweet* little knife right there!
Can't wait to see the finished project.
Keep the wind in your face!
Shoot straight, Shinken
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(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/390/19455754880_6b5f5c44ba_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vDeQ6E)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/532/19455764780_0b79b1e01e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vDeT3m)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/520/19648184951_c8e5ef85ab_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vWf5Rv)
Thanks for posting LIn!
Good looking little blade, I love the handle choice and how you left the jig marks. Pretty sweet!
I love it!! :bigsmyl:
Just sent you an email, Lin.
Awesome knife!
Great knife Lin as well as the sheath
Great looking knife.
Awesome little knife Lin.
Sleek looking. Another great little carry knife.
That knife turned out *nice*!
Keep the wind in your face!
Shoot straight, Shinken
:archer2:
Cool knife & sheath combo.
I need to try a hollow grind.
Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation
ABS AP
It sure looks like a hollow grind but it's a flat grind. :campfire:
An "Optical Conclusion"!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation
ABS AP
Beautiful knife, Lin.
Do you recall at which grit you finished?
Thanks :campfire:
Karl, Trizac 100
This is a 65 which is finer than 100. They have their own system of grit sizes.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/381/19944765535_efa7bb1571_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wos8VR)
That is a dandy,really enjoy looking at the quality of the work here.
Terry
I Love that design!
I may need one soon.
Thanks guys.