Stabby Bits attempt 2-6...

[Gamez235]

Cut all the blanks out of the O-1 I had on hand. Two more of what I've jokingly called the "ARK", and three of a smaller version that came about last night. Someone who is in the know of my current flintlock fowler project suggested a patch knife, and I took that idea in the same manner how the "ARK" came about... I thought about what I would do with such a knife and grabbed a pencil and some paper..

Second design sketch and pattern. My wife was pretty surprised at how I approached the design part.. I just grabbed a pencil and drew it. No rulers just laid my hand for a guide on the handle size and went with it.

 

[cubby]

That looks like a great little design!

what are the blade marks for?

 

[Gamez235]

I use them to track the bevel. It lets me know where the material is and isn't off yet.

 

[Corporal D]

Looks good man.

My (soon to be) wife is often surprised at the things I do also.

 

[DBH]

Nice work!

 

[Gamez235]

Bevel done.

This is the bevel in progress in the jig.

 

[Gamez235]

Todays progress..

 

[DosOne]

This is so cool, great work sir! I want to dabble in making some blades eventually. Very cool seeing the process

 

[Gamez235]

 

[Gamez235]

Started on a first knife for a buddy of mine. The process is much smoother now. This far took only about a 1/4 of the time the first one did. The little one above has already cleaned some squirrels.

 

[Tnichols00]

Looking nice man!!

 

[Gamez235]

Well the 3rd attempt is coming along nicely. Much smoother from piece of steel to this point.

 

[Gamez235]

Letting it soak in the oven for just over an hour at 425.

After the heat treat it was a on to sanding and polishing. Little more to go today, there is one last "scratch" in the blade that is bugging me. I will get to shaping the scales, walnut this time, and getting them on.

 

[Gamez235]

This happens.. Broke them off and started over.

New scales. Not a bad thing.. I made these much better.

Couple hours later and a few beers... Didn't have those on the first set, so I made up for it and BAM. This knife was built for my buddy Sailor here on the INGO.

 

[Gamez235]

Attempts 2-3 pictured above. 4 is in the jig.

 

[CBR1000rr]

Im really digging the one with the skinny handle. Nice looking blades!

 

[grunt soldier]

nice combos you made there sir. keep up the good work!

 

[Gamez235]

I appreciate the word of supports fellas. Really, I am finding myself really enjoying the time spent doing this.

Tonights progress..