Trade knife

OconeeDan · March 28, 2011, 10:37:00 AM

I wanted to show off this knife I just finished, I am very pleased with it. The handle is black walnut (no liners this time) and has sterling silver wire inlay. The handle has a hand rubbed oil finish.
The gentleman I made this for, is going to commission someone that specializes in period correct sheaths, using brain tanned deer skin and adorned with quillwork and fringe, and it will be attached to his back quiver.
Thanks, Dan

Lin Rhea · March 28, 2011, 10:41:00 AM

Nice knife Dan. Good job on the inlay too.

kbaknife · March 28, 2011, 11:09:00 AM

Wow, Dan. That's nice buddy.

Kevin Evans · March 28, 2011, 01:06:00 PM

Good job Dan!
I have trouble crossing the wire once ,hec you crossed it three times!

tippit · March 28, 2011, 01:12:00 PM

Those inlays look real good. I'm sure the new owner will love it

charlie phillips · March 28, 2011, 06:54:00 PM

NICE DAN

TXCP.

oldpaths · March 28, 2011, 06:55:00 PM

Very nice Dan,the inlay pattern reminds me of some of the pinstriping that I have seen on some custom hot rods.

caleb0100 · March 28, 2011, 07:13:00 PM

great job! I love that steel!

Bobby Urban · March 28, 2011, 08:39:00 PM

WOW - that is really nice. I like it a lot. How about a build along tutoral on the inlays??? I have a bunch of sterling wire but have no clue how you do that?

I really like it though -

Bob

GWV · March 28, 2011, 08:55:00 PM

I like it, especially the inlays.

CherokeeKC · March 28, 2011, 09:12:00 PM

Nice knife! How did you inlay the silver wire?

Steve Nuckels · March 28, 2011, 09:34:00 PM

Dan, impressive! Love the wire work!

Steve
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DANA HOLMAN · March 29, 2011, 09:38:00 AM

Sweet knife Dan, the inlay is very nice

OconeeDan · March 29, 2011, 11:46:00 AM

Thank you very much for the kind words.
I believe it was Keesler that did a tutorial on wire inlay in a Blade magazine a few years ago. I am sure a search will come up with tutorials and videos. Honestly, I don't have time for a tutorial right now.
Basically, you cut a groove using chisel tipped tools you make from x-acto knives. Insert the wire, and I tap with the wood butt of the tool, steam the grain closed. File flat, then hand sand.
Dan

Kevin Evans · March 29, 2011, 02:27:00 PM

Dan that issue of Joe Keeslar did the wire inlay was Jan. 2009.
Its also in the Handles and Guards Book,by Joe Kesslar

I have to refer to it often.

Doug Campbell · March 29, 2011, 03:11:00 PM

Nice Dan

Hey Kevin, you doing some inlay work on your test knives

L. Harris · March 29, 2011, 04:35:00 PM

Beautiful knife!!!

OconeeDan · March 30, 2011, 08:35:00 AM

Thanks for that information Kevin.
This is something that anyone can learn to do with inexpensive home made tools and a little time.
Dan

Montauks · March 31, 2011, 02:30:00 PM

very nice...really like the inlay work

Tom I. · March 31, 2011, 03:20:00 PM