Spalted Pecan and Stainless Faux File Knife

skullworks · June 12, 2008, 07:43:00 AM

This is an interesting blade that I picked up in a bulk buy of blades. I thought it was an old file at first. I tried some bluing and it wouldn't take so I guess it is stainless, 440 maybe. I'm sure it is an overseas knife blank but has no markings, it appears to be well made, takes an edge and holds it good. Anyhow... Spalted Pecan scales, copper pins and lanyard tube. Sheath is 9 oz leather handmade and tooled. Blade is 3.25" OAL 7.75" 1/8" Thick.

robtattoo · June 12, 2008, 07:51:00 AM

It may just still be oily from the quench, if it won't blue. If you want to check & see if it's stainless (highly doubt it) try a magnet. 90% of SS is non-magnetic.
I reckon that blade will be W2 (normal file-steel) looking at it.

Spectacular job, by the way! I really like that one :D

skullworks · June 12, 2008, 08:02:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by robtattoo:
It may just still be oily from the quench, if it won't blue. If you want to check & see if it's stainless (highly doubt it) try a magnet. 90% of SS is non-magnetic.
I reckon that blade will be W2 (normal file-steel) looking at it.

Spectacular job, by the way! I really like that one :D

Cleaned it with acetone and did some belt sanding on the tang area to flatten and smooth it....still no blue. "[dntthnk]"

Pretty anyways! LOL!

Chris Surtees · June 12, 2008, 08:54:00 AM

Sweet looking knife.

woodsman1031 · June 12, 2008, 09:28:00 AM

Awsome knife!!
What type of finish is on the scales?

Tommy

elk ninja · June 12, 2008, 09:30:00 AM

I like the shape a lot. great blade!
Mike

skullworks · June 12, 2008, 09:48:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by woodsman1031:
Awsome knife!!
What type of finish is on the scales?

Tommy

5 coats of lacquer. The spalted pecan wasn't stabilized so it kind of sucked it up. LOL!

woodsman1031 · June 12, 2008, 11:31:00 AM

Skullworks,

Is it spray on or brush on? What brand?

It really looks great.

Thanks
Tommy

LEOPARD · June 12, 2008, 11:40:00 AM

Nice looking knife!

skullworks · June 12, 2008, 11:50:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by woodsman1031:
Skullworks,

Is it spray on or brush on? What brand?

It really looks great.

Thanks
Tommy

Spray on...not sure of the brand.
Thanks for all the compliments!

ber643 · June 12, 2008, 11:54:00 AM

Mighty fine looking, as usual, sw.

skullworks · June 12, 2008, 12:30:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by ber643:
Mighty fine looking, as usual, sw.

Thanks ber! Every get to use yours that I sent?