pics of my work

[harm]

starting with my latest.

SHARK TANKS [folders], fixed and trainers

i had this order for folders for a while but had to re-organise my drill presses before i could begin on folders again.took me a while but i eventually got down to it.
a buddy wanted a set consisting of a folder,a fixed based on the folder and a trainer.the folding trainers will probably be done in the not too distant future.

the Shark Tanks have 5mm thick Bohler N690 blades hardened to 58/59 HRC.
liners are 2.3 mm 6-4 Ti.
scales are blasted black linen Micarta and CF.
clips and thumb disks are Ti
i tried to ano all the Ti,but i'm still getting the hang of this.colours look cool though.
the fixed blades have 5mm thick Bohler N690 blades hardened to 58/59 HRC.
scales are black Textured G10.
trainers are Al with tan linen Tufnol scales.
folder blades,trainers and fixed were Al oxide blasted then the finish was rubbed.
oal's are 8.9 in ,blades are 3.9 in.

thanks for looking

 

[harm]

this my Shark Sub-hilt.
i made this for the CK&G forum build-off last year.i made it through to the finals and took 3rd place [held at Blade last year]

vital statistics -
6 mm thick Bohler N690 blade,hardened to 59.5 HRc.
9 in blade 15.35 in oal
desert ironwood handle on red fibre liners.
ss tubing[blasted internally,supposed to contrast with the shiny rim] and pins.
303 ss guards,pinned.
sharpened top edge,with "shark tooth tip" :3: reinforced point.

***pics by Microfanatic***

 

[harm]

few more pics [these are my crappy pics]

 

[Jeff Pearce]

Very nice work......

 

[harm]

i call this the Shikari [means fighter in Urdu or hunter in Hindi,iirc]
i had started this blade in 2005 and managed to finish it for the Easter knife show in 2006
steel is 6mm Bohler N690 hardened to 58 hrc
oal is around 15.5 in [iirc],blade is 10.5 in
handle is of stabilised maple burl with "acorn nut" fasteners
guard is of 303 with a copper collar.

 

[knifeman-ohio]

Nice! Do you do more than fighters? - Roger

 

[harm]

thanks guys.
Roger,i do utility knives as well

 

[ChipI.]

Good looking bunch of knives there harm

 

[Denny Eller]

Terrific work, Harm. Great designs and grinds. I really like "Shikari".

 

[Pieter]

Harm those knife look lekker. Great finnishing. Where in Durban are you.

 

[harm]

thanks guys.
Piet,i live and work in Parlock,near Springfield Park [if you know where the Durban branch of Teaser's is you'll find me:3:]

 

[Pieter]

Shot meneer if I am down there again I would like to pop around if possible. I meen your workshop and not Teaser's my hart will not take that kind of excitement any more.

 

[stabber]

Awesome Work Dr Howzit! I need to take better pics of the one you built for me. glad you Joined up here on KnifeDogs Buddy!!

 

[harm]

you're welcome to pop in to see me at the 'shop Piet.
hey Rico,howzit going?
thanks bro.