Thanks Ron (aka RGK)

paleFace · April 17, 2007, 11:00:00 AM

just about finished with my first attempt at building a knife and wanted to say thanks to Ron and others for their input and help. the handle still needs a little sanding and finish and then just to sharpen the blade. i'm giving this one to my son for his collection.

this one is made with an old saw blade.

ARCHER2 · April 17, 2007, 11:12:00 AM

VERY NICE........GREAT JOB !
ARCHER2

CMR · April 17, 2007, 11:21:00 AM

Nice!!

What type of metal did you use?
(Been meaning to make my own knife....)

the Ferret · April 17, 2007, 03:21:00 PM

I agree with Archer2...VERY NICE!

paleFace · April 17, 2007, 05:28:00 PM

thanks Mickey. i should say that it all started with that Hickory bow you walked me through a few years ago. something about making stuff with your own two hands.

CMR i used an old 12" blade off of my compound miter saw. it was steel, but i'm not sure of the grade. i must also give kudos to Trad Gang, if not for this site this knife would never have been made.

Golden Hawk · April 17, 2007, 05:43:00 PM

I'm gonna be trying to make one soon. Got a buddy at work giving me a bunch of 12" saw blades. Great Job Rob! Hope mine comes out as well.

the Ferret · April 17, 2007, 08:59:00 PM

Heck Rob I still send out your tillering tree plans to people, and I can't begin to tell you how many kids bows have been made off of your plans that are posted on my website.

THANK YOU!

paleFace · April 17, 2007, 09:29:00 PM

Mikey, that's great. i'm working on some plans for a new tiller tree. i will send them to you as soon as i get it how i like it. i will try and post a photo of the latest kids bow i made, it turned out great.

RGK · April 18, 2007, 09:26:00 PM

Great knives. I just put a purpleheart and maple handle on a saw blade knife tonight. I hope to have it finished by the weekeend.