I have been frettin over a knife that I had to build knowing that to be true to the original plan, I had to have a black line in the fittings. I usually use a black fiber spacer, pretty thin but enough to show a line for contrast.

This particular knife has damascus fittings and I hated the thought of making thin spacers from damascus. So, I decided to try to cut a thin groove around the fitting to give the look since it should black out in the etch. I'm pleased with the way it worked.

 
 

Can't wait to see the finished knife!

Very ingenious!!!! That's using the best tool a maker can use, your mind!!!!  Well done sir.

Chris

Me too Bill. Cant wait to see it finished!  :D  

Thanks Chris

Lin, I love seeing creative ideas like that as apposed to getting it machined/die cut.

 

 

That is just the coolest tool!   :cool:

Lin, you are smarter then the average Bear. can't wait to see it.
thanks for the all the tips you share.
Dana

Great !

I envision an inverted version of yours with my mini drill press    

Great !

I envision an inverted version of yours with my mini drill press    

Those are some pretty guards.
I noticed dimples in by the tang hole. Is that to give a press fit or accept glue?

Joe,
   It's to tighten the hole a little to stop any slop. The front of the hole is slightly tighter anyway. I bell out the back somewhat. In the event the guard needs to drift only one way, I can punch only one side.

Here's the whole knife. Just got done. I'll get better pics this week. The blade is 8 inches.  

 

Ooooooweeeee Lin that's purty!!!!!

That dremel table is pretty slick Lin! Beautiful knife too

I guess the saying of "necessity is the mother of invention" is definitely true. That knife looks awesome Lin. There is a reason you have the title master smith.

TBRA

Been away from this thread for a few days. Sure came back at the right time! Beautiful.