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This is my first fixed blade in a while... Blade N690 Handle: Black G10 with Lava Flow Kirinite accent.

I call this Mini Zulu my "Bushbaby Jr." model. N690 blade and spring Dark red G10 scales OAL: 120mm Closed Length: 70mm

Thanks. Always wear a respirator, so the smell is not to bad

Thanks Brandant

Dankie Johan! I stained it myself. I've been trying to get an ancient look and this one this one came out really nice. It's a bit of a hit and miss.

Finished this one for a client recently. Very happy with how the giraffe bone stain came out.

Horn and bone can be straightened and flattened, but as far as I know, this can not be done with ivory.

Generally, as a material it's not difficult to work. The challenge is finding a flat piece to cut out. The tusk turns and twists at the same, so you need to get a reasonably big one to cut scales from.

Here's a pic with a full nice sized warthog tusk...

Blade: N690, 800 grit hand rubbed satin finish Handle: Warthog tusk ivory Blade length: 52mm (Handle to Tip) Closed length: 70mm

Blade: 12C27 Handle: Black G10 with Orange G10 bolster spacer OAL: 220mm Blade: 100mm Asking: $150 plus Shipping from South Africa

Here is my take on this matter....must just say, that I am no expert. I would harden at 1020 deg C to 1040 deg C. Then temper the blade at 200 - 250 deg C. To get the spring down to 45 - 48 HRc, temper at 620 deg C, although I would aim for a slightly harder spring of about 50 - 55 HRc, at 550...

Very nice Johan. Love the flowing lines on this knife.

Blade: 1070 & Nickel Ladder damascus Bolsters: "Dropout" Damascus Scales: Maple burl and pearlecent Purple acrylic Price: $600 Shipping and PayPal fees included Blade length: 220mm (8,7") OAL: 375mm (14,8") I don't usually make big knives, bur once a year a like to something different.

Your guess is 100% correct. On a "normal" knife the clay would be packed across the spine and this creates a junction between the 2 sides of the knife, keeping the clay in position. With a dagger type blade, you don't have this junction.

I call this my Mvubu (Zulu for hippopotamus, because it's a big knife) slipjoint. I make it with 2 blade option. this one is the clip point. Blade: N690 Scales: Dark red G10 304 stainless birdseye and liners Total length: 200mm Blade: 83mm Weight: 140gr

Very valid question and one I have also pondered over.

Me too...:p

Blade N690 Bolsters & Liners: Brass Scales: Stained giraffe bone Blade length: 75mm (3 in), Hollow ground, Hand finished to 800 grit, Flats "Brute de forge" Closed length: 100mm (4 in) Include leather slip pouch SOLD: $285 + Shipping from South Africa (usually $20)

That is amazing, well done sir