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    Haven't posted in awhile

    Three knives that I have recently finished. Still doing this as a hobby with my 1"x30" variable speed. Any feedback is very welcomed. Made the first two for Grad presents: #1 - Aldo 1084 Skinner, Acid etched, SS and Black G10 spacers, stabilized Curley Maple and Figured Walnut. Blade: 5.5"...
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    1x30 belt suppliers

    I purchase all mine through TruGrit.com They have a very wide selection and decent pricing
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    Bowie Knife was for KITH

    This was my entry for the KITH. I messed up and didn't get my submission on time. Just wanted to share my pixs All comments welcomed !! Specs: Steel - Aldo 1084 Rc 58 3/16" OAL - 15.5" Blade - 9.5" Reverse taper false Swedge Handle - 5" Hand carved Honduran Rosewood Guard - 304 SS Spacers -...
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    My Lumber yard

    I appreciate the kind comments. I think I'm on the way to an addiction. I catch myself looking each day for new blocks that I don't already have. I have enough to make around 60 knives. And that doesn't include the Micarta, Mycarta, and acrylics scales I have. Whats funny to me is that I only...
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    My Lumber yard

    Wanted to post my new lumber yard :D Been having fun finding all new woods to work with. All I need now is time to make more knives. Scales: [/URL][/IMG] Burl Blocks: [/URL][/IMG] Soon to be scales: [/URL][/IMG] Thanks for looking !!
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    Skinner/Utility

    Just finished this one up in time for the season. Steel: 1084 Aldo Handle: Mycarta Camo bolster and Mycarta Burlap scales Brass pins and spacer Sheath by Scott [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG]
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    3 Pc Chef Set

    Finally got this one done !! All customer specs. Steel: 440C Peters rc 60 Handle: Cocobola bolsters - Curly Maple and SS spacers - Spalted Black Walnut Chef's = 7.25" Blade Boning = 6" Blade Paring = 3.25" Blade [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] Hope you like...
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    First customer review of one of my knives in use!

    Fantastic !!! Now you have started your addiction :D
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    Christmas KITH Questions, PICS & Updates

    Thought I would start this up with my drawing for the KITH. Here are the specs: (subject to change) Hunter/Utility 1084 Aldo - Stick tang OAL - 11" Blade 5.5" Handle - Stacked leather Pommel & guard - 304 SS G10 & Mycarta spacers I have only made one of these before. Darrin says "this is...
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    Christmas KITH

    I am in. Thank you Darrin !!
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    KITH idea

    I have been in 4 different themed KITH's and am currently in another that will end on Halloween night. I would like to contribute in this one as well. Count me in ! Troy
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    June WIP Winner

    I wanted to thank KnifeDogs, USAKnifemakers.com, and all the mods here on the forum. This WIP promotion is a GREAT way to help many others, like myself, understand many areas of the knife making world by using "pictures and arrows and a paragraph on the back" (Arlo Guthrie reference). When I...
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    1x30 Variable Speed Grinder - Treadmill - WIP

    Hello everyone !! I have been making knives for approximately 18 months and produced 28 knives all on my 20 yr old Sears 1x30” 1/3hp sander. Like most new knife makers, we are on a VERY limited budget and not all of us can afford that awesome KMG 2x72. For the last 4 months, I have been...
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    Some new things from the shop

    Thanks for the replies gentlemen. Michael, here is my perspective on the molded handles. Rhino said it pretty well for me. I have been in the restaurant business as a chef manager for over 25 years. In the commercial world, very rare is a full tang knife used. I do have a couple of exec...
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    Some new things from the shop

    6.5" Chef/Utility 440c 60rc 304 SS bolster Handle is teak wood for Dr. Tiek :D [/URL][/IMG] New molded handle project. Working on a prototype mold for different materials and epoxies. [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] Comments and critiques Always welcomed ... Thanks, Troy
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    Some Good, Some Bad

    nice finish on the handle. Looks like a good slicer !
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    Model#15 and 4/1/15 and not a joke

    Fantastic piece again sir !!!
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    Walnut A15

    Fantastic looking and sleek finish. Well done !!!
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    A new Hunter out of 440C

    Excellent looking and great grind lines. Well done !!
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    1st Molded Handle - WIP

    Thanks for the great comments !! Since this was just a test piece, I used a fiberglass resin with black canvas linen. Once I figure out how to make a permanent mold, I will be using West System epoxy and linen for mycarta and also be experimenting with rubber products after more research. Any...
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