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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 10, 2021 20:28:15 GMT -5
I say assembly because I did not forge the blade. This was made from a blank blade, a piece of pin stock, and two wenge scales. I attached and shaped the handle, and a little of the tang, trying to lessen the finger grooves. As a bonus, I wound up with nice balance. I also made the sheath. Before you guys laugh too hard, it was my first one. I used a piece of 8x12 leather, some cord, a drill press, and many hours of stitching. Overall, I'm happy with both the knife and the sheath, all things considered.   |
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 10, 2021 20:42:53 GMT -5
Nothing at all to laugh at. Nice piece of work. What’s the steel?
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Post by terrapinflyer on Feb 10, 2021 20:49:03 GMT -5
That's a darned respectable first effort. Absolutely no cause here for laughter.
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 10, 2021 20:51:35 GMT -5
Nothing at all to laugh at. Nice piece of work. What’s the steel? The supplier tells me the damascus was forged from 1095 and 15N20. Edited the number. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Feb 10, 2021 20:59:36 GMT -5
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 10, 2021 21:10:55 GMT -5
This one was a Payne Brothers kit. |
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Post by Gypo on Feb 10, 2021 21:23:39 GMT -5
That's pretty cool
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 10, 2021 21:32:06 GMT -5
Nothing at all to laugh at. Nice piece of work. What’s the steel? The supplier tells me the damascus was forged from 1095 and 15N20. Edited the number. Should hold a decent edge. I know that 1095 is the steel used in about 95% of military knives. Not so sure about 15N20. I think it might be a sawmill steel, in which case you have a very tough knife there. Should serve you well. Congrats! |
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Post by puffy on Feb 10, 2021 21:46:30 GMT -5
Looks Great
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 10, 2021 21:59:05 GMT -5
Looks great to me. 👍👌👌
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 10, 2021 22:20:16 GMT -5
 You should be proud , great first effort.
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 10, 2021 22:43:37 GMT -5
Thank you gentlemen, I'm going to keep working at this, before long I'll be forging my own blades, and probably some snuff spoons and tampers.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 10, 2021 23:08:15 GMT -5
It looks great, looking forward to your future creations!
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 10, 2021 23:53:59 GMT -5
Part of the fascination with knives is the vast array of blade shapes and their applications. Yours strikes me as more of a fighting-knife style. Might be fun to try a good, practical hunting/outdoorsman’s knife. Maybe a drop point with a nice belly, the kind a deer-hunter would use. The Loveless style is a good start. That general style is my favorite for field dressing a deer and lots of other chores as well. They also make for pretty good all-purpose blade, even in the kitchen. You are into an exciting adventure. Best of luck!
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Post by lizardonarock on Feb 11, 2021 8:03:01 GMT -5
I like the looks of that Damascus steel sure is pretty to look at.
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Post by Darin on Feb 11, 2021 9:27:41 GMT -5
That came out great! I see a knife commission in my future!  |
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Post by Yohanan on Feb 12, 2021 19:23:30 GMT -5
I think you did a Knock Out job, including the sheath, Congrats!!!
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Post by jay on Feb 12, 2021 23:27:17 GMT -5
I'm very impressed, and you should be very pleased with this effort. I expect we'll see even nicer blades from your hands in the future.
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You should be proud , great first effort.
