Pastor's Knife

[Raymond Richard]

Finally got around to making my pastor a knife plus a sheath. The blade was forged out of a piece of 3/4" 60 grade rebar. Since he was in my shop when I forged the blade I thought I'd use the forging for his knife. Use a piece of curly maple that was saved out of the firewood rack and used some aluminum bronze that I aged. First sheath I made in several years and it turned out better than I expected. The knife is around 10" overall.

 

[bladegrinder]

That's a good looking knife Raymond, does that rebar harden up ?

 

[Raymond Richard]

That's a good looking knife Raymond, does that rebar harden up ?

Yes it does harden up however this rebar I have been using was made in the mid 90's. I used water as a quench with this blade but have had good luck also with different oils.

 

[opaul]

Beautiful work!
I would love to know how you finished the handle (Maple?) and how the sheath was made.
Top shelf right there. I know he will be mighty pleased.

 

[Raymond Richard]

Beautiful work!
I would love to know how you finished the handle (Maple?) and how the sheath was made.
Top shelf right there. I know he will be mighty pleased.

Thanks..... As far as the handle goes its sand, sand, sand. Dyed it with the same dye I use on the sheath.. Then sand, sand some more. I used a water based finish that a hardwood floor finisher had given me. I'll need to check on the name. I put 4 or 5 coats on with a light sanding between coats. Used my finger as the brush.

I make a two layer sheath, inner and outer. I first wet form the inner sheath around the knife. When that dries I can make adjustments as necessary Then I'll put contact cement on the front and in this case I'd fasten the diamond shapes to the inner sheath. After this process coat the whole sheath with contact cement and apply the finish piece of leather that also has contact cement on it. Lots of steps so could be continued later.

 

[opaul]

Thanks..... As far as the handle goes its sand, sand, sand. Dyed it with the same dye I use on the sheath.. Then sand, sand some more. I used a water based finish that a hardwood floor finisher had given me. I'll need to check on the name. I put 4 or 5 coats on with a light sanding between coats. Used my finger as the brush.

I make a two layer sheath, inner and outer. I first wet form the inner sheath around the knife. When that dries I can make adjustments as necessary Then I'll put contact cement on the front and in this case I'd fasten the diamond shapes to the inner sheath. After this process coat the whole sheath with contact cement and apply the finish piece of leather that also has contact cement on it. Lots of steps so could be continued later.

Thanks and the hard work and elbow grease shows

 

[Chris Railey]

That is an interesting shape at the ricasso is it an original design or are there historic examples?

 

[Raymond Richard]

That is an interesting shape at the ricasso is it an original design or are there historic examples?

First time with this shape ricasso and will be doing it again.

My turn, I'm assuming the black thing above Redeemer Forge is an anvil, is that an original design?

 

[Dusty One]

Ray......Always like your work...Keep it coming

 

[Chris Railey]

First time with this shape ricasso and will be doing it again.

My turn, I'm assuming the black thing above Redeemer Forge is an anvil, is that an original design?

Why the ugly response? I was asking a serious question, totally un-called for sir. I like the shape and if it was first used by a person, people, country other entity or in some historic period I would like to know because we are all here to learn. Furthermore, if I decided to use the shape in the future and it was your original design I would want to ask your permission or at the least give you credit for it.

 

[Raymond Richard]

Why the ugly response? I was asking a serious question, totally un-called for sir. I like the shape and if it was first used by a person, people, country other entity or in some historic period I would like to know because we are all here to learn. Furthermore, if I decided to use the shape in the future and it was your original design I would want to ask your permission or at the least give you credit for it.

What ugly response?

 

[Chris Railey]

My turn, I'm assuming the black thing above Redeemer Forge is an anvil, is that an original design?

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[Kevin Zito]

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I think Ray was asking honestly just as you were. The anvil in your mark does in fact have a cool look to it as does his ricasso. Does that particular type of anvil have a specific use? I’m totally ignorant when it comes to anvils and forging in general.