Ironwood and 5160

Ray Hammond · October 10, 2014, 06:05:00 AM

I recently completed an ABS "Handles and Guards" class at the Old Washington Forge in Arkansas- the instructor was our very own Lin Rhea, Master Smith

Here's one of the knives I worked on during the class....it's a hunter, of 5160, differentially heat treated, with 416 stainless guard and peened pin, and desert ironwood handle.

The other side of the ironwood is actually the prettier side and I'll try to post pics of that sometime Friday.

There are mistakes- at least I know what they are and won't make those particular ones on the next project!

Thanks for looking.

gudspelr · October 10, 2014, 06:28:00 AM

Looks fantastic. The wood has nice grain-looking forward to the other side pics. From the photo you have, fit and finish looks really nice and great job on the domed pin. I'm really wanting to give that a try... And I'm with you on the mistakes. I have a really tough time seeing a finished knife I made and knowing all of the little things I wish were better on it. But just like you said-the next one won't have them

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Great job and thanks for posting it.

Jeremy

Lin Rhea · October 10, 2014, 08:48:00 AM

Looks great Ray. I really enjoyed the class.

bjansen · October 10, 2014, 09:59:00 AM

Looks great Ray.

Jack Guard · October 10, 2014, 12:50:00 PM

Great looking knife Ray. and well executed.

Looks like you learned from a great instructor.

Ray Hammond · October 11, 2014, 09:19:00 AM

Thanks Jack

One look at Lin's website you know he is one of the most gifted people in the field!

srtben · October 11, 2014, 12:12:00 PM

Really nice Ray!

GRAYBEARD · October 11, 2014, 05:17:00 PM

Great job, Ray. If the flaws really bother you I'll keep it at my house for you!
God's Peace,
Jed

Ray Hammond · October 12, 2014, 11:23:00 PM

here's the "A" side of the knife.

Lin Rhea · October 13, 2014, 08:20:00 AM

That's a great piece of Ironwood and well suited for this fine knife.

4runr · October 13, 2014, 01:34:00 PM

WOW, that's a sweet piece of Ironwood. Well done Sir.

bruinman · October 13, 2014, 10:00:00 PM

Beautiful Ray!

Steve Nuckels · October 13, 2014, 11:14:00 PM

Most excellent!

I like all the details, the iron wood is sweet!

Steve
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jomama · October 14, 2014, 11:29:00 AM

Very nice Ray!

Ray Hammond · October 14, 2014, 12:53:00 PM

danka, gentlemen!

Idahomike251 · October 14, 2014, 09:15:00 PM

Looks terrific Ray. I like it very much.

Track · October 17, 2014, 06:28:00 PM

Great work Ray. Love that ironwood too.

Margly · November 10, 2014, 04:47:00 PM

Beautiful knife and work Ray

Ray Hammond · November 12, 2014, 09:42:00 PM

Thanks, Ronny

Your second knife is close to finished!!! Hope you are well.

tippit · November 12, 2014, 11:29:00 PM

Don't know how I missed this post...But that is one beauty. Good job Ray!