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  1. opaul

    Rams Horn

    This one is about ready for shaping. If you didn’t already know - rams horn stinks to high heaven, cutting and sanding.
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    Just out of the quench

    8670 steel
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    Just sharpened

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    Some leather work

    Hand stitched this little sheath.
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    18” Machete

    52100
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    Vintage micarta

    Vintage Westinghouse micarta scales with red and white micarta liners and pins.
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    Slip work today

    I managed to get this far without major mistakes. I’ll try to get the bolsters on tomorrow and some nice handle material glued up on the liners.
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    Fixed and a slip

    Slip joint and fixed blade on the bench today.
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    Slip Joint Restoration

    This knife was my wife’s great grandfather and may preceded that. It was worn slam out. I don’t know if I can bring it back but if it doesn’t work out, I didn’t ruin it.
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    Jigged bone slip joint

    Learning something on every build.
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    3rd Slip Joint

    This one is coming along pretty good. AEBL blade and spring, vintage micarta handle with brass liners. Pics show temporary fit up with completion scheduled for tomorrow.
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    Second slip joint.

    This one is much smaller. I don’t think I could make one any smaller. Here are pictures.
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    Past members

    Anyone k ow what happened to Mr. Zito? I always enjoyed his posts and humor.
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    First slip joint

    Pretty psyched about this one. Should learn quite a bit. My design on this one.
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    Orphan blades

    I know the title is a little misleading but you may relate. In another forum I was asked if I would grind and heat treat a blade that he profiled (similar to FB camper). I said I would and I did but I just didn’t get any enjoyment out of doing it. So lessons learned - I won’t be taking...
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    Grinding jigs

    So I have been free hand grinding for 7 years. Last week I ordered a jig just because. I tried it out yesterday on a smaller blade. I think I like it! With that said I still think learning freehand is a prerequisite. Makes a great combo skill. Anyone else use a jig?
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    Stabilized Curly Maple

    10”x10x24”x1.25” Thinking about getting this wood and having K&G stabilize it. I don’t know the moisture content though. They recommend 5% or less. Looks like it would make some beauty knife blocks.
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    Knife class

    I saw an add where Fiddleback Forge is offering a one day 8 hour knife making class. The students (limit of 2) will take home a finished knife. I did a quick tally on knife making steps and I came up with about 15 total hours using 2- 1 hour tempering cycles. My question is how will the blades...
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    Some sheath work

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    Grinding position

    Anyone grind like this? Her work is clean and crisp.
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