Short kit buildalong

[bjansen]

Here is a short buildalong on my first knife. I obtained the blade from Woodcraft.


step 1: glue up the scales (Devcon 5 min) epoxy.  I used hickory, yellowheart then cocobolo

 

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trace scales

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Cut the scales on the bandsaw.  I use a clamp to maintain a safe distance from the blade:

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Start to shape the handle after dry assembly

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Glue the handle on the tang, (devcon 5 min epoxy again)

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Starting on the sheath.  7-8 oz. leather with 1-2 oz suede on the inside:

 

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Sew it up and cut it to final shape

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Meanwhile, start coating the handle with finish....I used Cambells Magnalac, 2 coats, sand coat, sand, coat sand, wax, polish

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I am out of snaps...so I imprised a antler button and elastic cord to hold it in...the sheath probably hold it tight enough by itsself

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Stain and finish the leather

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Finished knife

[theunluckyhunter]

good job. and great looking knife!

[d. ward]

Wow that was great..Thanks for the post.bd

[skullworks]

Great job!

[prarieboy]

Lookin Good ! I really like your handle scales.
C-Ya Bob