Nitro-V Boner for My Dad - pic almost done

[Kevin Zito]

Kevin...I like the shape of that very much. It will be beautiful when finished!

Thanks Ted... I’m sending her off to HT tomorrow.

 

[Kevin Zito]

I don't know if there's a formula for placing pins? I always put them according to the handle so they were aesthetically appealing centered on scales and equally spaced?View attachment 62735
This is a Chefs Knife I'm working on. No rhyme or reason for placement. Just thought they looked good where they are.

Did you finish this one yet?

 

[Cojab]

I agree, very nice shape on that knife.
And I get exactly what your saying about just being careful. I find myself having to remind myself of that constantly. That and I tell myself that I am looking for great results, not just something that will cut.

 

[Gliden07]

Did you finish this one yet?

I'm putting the Tru-Oil on now. Have a few more coats for it then a good sharpening! I'll post pics when done. Very happy with the Grind on this one!!

 

[Kevin Zito]

I agree, very nice shape on that knife.
And I get exactly what your saying about just being careful. I find myself having to remind myself of that constantly. That and I tell myself that I am looking for great results, not just something that will cut.

Exactly and thanks!

 

[Kevin Zito]

Ok so I already messed this up by cutting handles too short, but I thought I would at least throw some update pics up. I think I may be able to play with the plunge line and make this look ok. The red liner was requested but it’s starting to grow on me.

 

[John Wilson]

I like the red liners a lot. Once the handle is shaped and finished those are really going to pop. As far as cutting the scales too short- been there and done that. The great news is that you have a country mile of ricasso. All you need to do is bring your plunge lines back if you wanted to. One suggestion- it looks like this one could have used some more hand sanding before you put the handle on.

 

[Kevin Zito]

I like the red liners a lot. Once the handle is shaped and finished those are really going to pop. As far as cutting the scales too short- been there and done that. The great news is that you have a country mile of ricasso. All you need to do is bring your plunge lines back if you wanted to. One suggestion- it looks like this one could have used some more hand sanding before you put the handle on.

Lol great question... I had it 400 but has since probably scratched it. Should’ve been taped?

 

[Kevin Zito]

Oh the blade? Yeah that’s a nightmare... I had a misunderstanding about scotch brite

 

[John Wilson]

Yeah, I ran myself in circles with scotchbrite belts for a long time trying to get them to do things they simply won't. I finally accepted that I was spending as much time on the grinder as I would have if I hand sanded.

 

[Smallshop]

Yeah, I ran myself in circles with scotchbrite belts for a long time trying to get them to do things they simply won't.

Lol...yep so close and yet so far!

I use the fine hand pads still but gave up on the belts.

 

[Dennis Morland]

I gave up on the scotchbrite belts also. I never could get the hang of it. Back into the tool box.

 

[Kevin Zito]

here goes the sheath

 

[Kevin Zito]

Just about done... I gonna sand the blade up to 320.... the hand sanding is killing my shoulders though. Anyway comments always welcome thanks!!!

 

[opaul]

Kevin, this may be your best work to date. That sheath is awesome and the knife is really, really nice. You captured the angle of the grind line and angle of the scales perfectly

 

[Kevin Zito]

Kevin, this may be your best work to date. That sheath is awesome and the knife is really, really nice. You captured the angle of the grind line and angle of the scales perfectly

Wow thanks for the great compliments! I appreciate that.

 

[John Wilson]

Kevin, this may be your best work to date. That sheath is awesome and the knife is really, really nice. You captured the angle of the grind line and angle of the scales perfectly

totally agree!