Prettying Up an Old File...Keeslar Style

[tippit]

After seeing the new Blade magazine with another beautiful blade of Lin's in it, I found the article on silver inlaying by Joe Keeslar (my inspiration on flaring the finger groove).  There was a picture of his example knife as a paradox in rough & pretty at the same time...Brut de Forge!

I decided I needed to up grade a paracord version to be a little fancier.  So an old file went into the forge for the rough part of the blade and I added a little spalted oak with some black waves to match the rough black forged look.  Hey even a paracord guy needs to dress up every now and again     Doc

 

 

[Ian johnson]

looks great

[Chris Surtees]

Sweet looking knife Doc!

[Lin Rhea]

Your right Jeff. These knives are so appealing with their contrasts. You did a good job on this one too. Thanks, Lin

[Kevin Evans]

I like your knives when they are un- dressed but like them more dressed up !!!!
Maybe you could put a tuxedo on one???
Good job Doc  

[kbaknife]

You've got 'er surrounded now, Buddy!
That is one sweet knife.
Just beggin' to be on somebody's belt.
Maybe you could give us a heat treating lesson on old files?
I've got to do one for a guy.
Gimme some pointers?

[4runr]

You sure know how to make firewood look good  

[GRAYBEARD]

DOC, THAT IS SO FINE!
JED

[vermonster13]

Well done!

[Ray Hammond]

very nice, Jeff!!! When you coming south???

[LAR43]

Sweet Knife Doc!! Beautiful contrast.

Larry