Johan Nel's latest activity

I concur with rhe other gents here. You did excellent work.

As the title states I’m new to knife making. I have bought a grinder that I haven’t had time to set up yet. I hope to get by a friends...

I do not have very many pictures with multiple knives/sheaths. However, I recently challenged myself to make three (3) knives as simply...

First one is a small hunter pattern. Made from 1075 carbon steel. Right at 8 inches total length. Handle is redwood burl, green g10...

Next is a new pattern that I call Ranger. 7.5 inches overall length. Made from 1075 carbon steel. Rosewood handle, purple g10 liners...

Lastly, a pattern that I call Duck. 7 inches overall. Made from 1075 carbon steel. Handle is Osage orange, white g10 liners, and 3/16...

Latest off the bench. First time working with Magnacut. Handles are Ivory Juma with Box Elder burl bolsters and G10 liners.

Hey all ! My name is JD, I have collected knives for years and am just now starting to make some ( part of the disease I think )but any...

It was !!! After handling it for a couple hours I actually took a file and removed just a tad bit to allow for easier sharpening .

Little mushroom foraging blade.

Here is one I recently finished for my grandson's 1st birthday. 60 layer twist pattern with mammoth tusk scales and red G-10 liners...

Haven't put any up here in awhile. Small Hunter - ABS Damascus, Brass bolsters, Flame Cocobolo, custom pins

Hand stitched this little sheath.