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  1. M.Olexey

    A couple of new ones...

    Yes it is. Thanks for the nice comments guys! mo
  2. M.Olexey

    A couple of new ones...

    A couple I just finished up in A2..... Pikal design based on my FOS model..... Super sized FOS w/ 5" blade.... in hand.... Thanks for looking. All comments welcome. mo
  3. M.Olexey

    Maker Mark

    I like it! mo
  4. M.Olexey

    Maker Mark

    :bud: :running dog:
  5. M.Olexey

    Some of my recent work

    Nice. Love the sheaths. mo
  6. M.Olexey

    Complete step-by step knife and sheath...

    Only the best in the MOB shop huh1 :D 2thumbs The shop is officially old t-shirt graveyard. :bud:
  7. M.Olexey

    Complete step-by step knife and sheath...

    No problem brother.... and the finale... I install the threaded inserts into the holes I punched earlier by hammering them in.... I could probably buy these but I use my hole punch dies to cut some rubber washers. These will go between the loop and the rivets in the...
  8. M.Olexey

    Complete step-by step knife and sheath...

    On to the kydex forming..... I start out making the leather loop so I can dye it and have it be dry when I'm ready to fit it to the kydex. Using a strap cutter I cut a strip of heavy (8-10oz) leather a little over 2" wide... Beveling the edges with the number 3 edger... Cutting the...
  9. M.Olexey

    Profiling scales on full tang stonewashed blades

    Makes refurbs a snap too :bud: mo
  10. M.Olexey

    Profiling scales on full tang stonewashed blades

    On knives with G10 scales epoxied on, I just blast and tumble scales and all after I get the handle shaped. It does a pretty good job of knocking any sharp corners of the scales too. I wouldn't think stabilized wood or other synthetic materials would be hurt by some time in the tumbler. MO
  11. M.Olexey

    Knife # 6 almost

    All good here...I look at Pig Sticker more as a description than a title huh1 :D Cool looking knife! 2thumbs any updates?
  12. M.Olexey

    Prayers

    Very sorry for your loss Ken. My condolences to you and your family. MO
  13. M.Olexey

    Some recently completed stuff....

    Thanks guys! I really appreciate the nice comments. mo
  14. M.Olexey

    Flat W2......

    That is correct. Does he go by Volund Forge? Where did I get that from unsure Thanks for the correction and yes he does do a great job. mo
  15. M.Olexey

    Flat W2......

    I never would have thought to look there. Precision ground to boot. mo
  16. M.Olexey

    Flat W2......

    It would be a sin not to make at least a couple :running dog: :bud: mo
  17. M.Olexey

    Flat W2......

    I was wanting to try some W2 out for some wicked hamon action but...being a stock removal guy, I like to work with flat stock and as you may or may not know, W2 is only available in round bar. So I check out Don Hanson's site and he has W2 in 2.5" round stock. Not that I don't like grinding...
  18. M.Olexey

    Some recently completed stuff....

    a few pics of some knives I've completed recently.... "Pig sticker" in 1/4" D2, 7.5" Blade, 13" OAL.... Machete in A2, 12" Blade, 17.5" oal... FOS XL recurve in CPM154, 4" blade, 7.25" oal... HOS Recurve in CPM 154, 4.25" blade, 8.75" oal... Thanks...
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