British Blades :: Custom Knife Making - Members Projects... http://www.britishblades.com/forums/ en Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:43:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.britishblades.com/forums/images/bbrg/misc/rss.png British Blades :: Custom Knife Making - Members Projects... http://www.britishblades.com/forums/ Australian Myrtle Burl and Walnut Skinners http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110194-Australian-Myrtle-Burl-and-Walnut-Skinners&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:55:56 GMT Here are two I made that are Identical just different Scales. Hope y'all like them...Thanks for looking!!:)

Frank

Overall Length.....8 3/4"

Blade Length.....4" to scales

Steel.....3/32" 1095 (HT by me)

Pins..... 1/8" Brass


]]> Members Projects... Frankallen http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110194-Australian-Myrtle-Burl-and-Walnut-Skinners Mini manix rescale in CF http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110175-Mini-manix-rescale-in-CF&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:32:57 GMT Hi folks, a fellow member recently asked if i would re-scale a mini manix for him with CF scales, i agreed to give it a go. It was a new challenge for me as it is not the kind of knife i normally work with but nothing ventured... etc. Anyway heres the result. Image:... Hi folks, a fellow member recently asked if i would re-scale a mini manix for him with CF scales, i agreed to give it a go. It was a new challenge for me as it is not the kind of knife i normally work with but nothing ventured... etc. Anyway heres the result.













As some of you know i am not a lover of Spyderco knives but having held this one for a while and witnessed the precision engineering that has been involved in the production i am beginning to be turned:O It was a joy to just put a knife together and know that all the parts fitted precisely where they should without (as in my normal work) having to glaze/file a bit off here there and everywhere to get joints etc right:rolleyes:

Hats off to Sal.

Thanks for looking

Russell:) ]]> Members Projects... russell white http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110175-Mini-manix-rescale-in-CF M.S. Primitive Knife http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110153-M.S.-Primitive-Knife&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:58:15 GMT I started this one because I had a piece of 3mm thick Damascus from the side of a billet that I had cut a lot of different shapes from that was shaped almost as I have made, it so I just followed the form so to speak :) I decided to make it from stuff in my shop that was at hand, Twine, leather... I started this one because I had a piece of 3mm thick Damascus from the side of a billet that I had cut a lot of different shapes from that was shaped almost as I have made, it so I just followed the form so to speak :) I decided to make it from stuff in my shop that was at hand,
Twine, leather some small pieces of mosaic pins & some buffalo horn, the tang was narrow for a full tang, I didn't want to make a stick tang so I let a piece of leather between the scales on the underside so it was a bit fuller in the hand, there are some things I would have done different like a shorter blade & longer handle but it's too late now:|
This is how it came out not a user I know which is a little bit awkward to except for me although it is very sharp :)
Blade length =120mm Handle =105mm

Thanks for Looking :)















]]> Members Projects... mick spain http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110153-M.S.-Primitive-Knife Bushfire Bearded Axe http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110145-Bushfire-Bearded-Axe&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:26:08 GMT So I started a bearded axe during my time at owens, which we had many discussion on tool usage and the ways certain things are welded, so this was a bit of an experiment. so its a heinz denig style wrap, or at least what I can remember of it, a U welded to a square, so the front of the eye is... So I started a bearded axe during my time at owens, which we had many discussion on tool usage and the ways certain things are welded, so this was a bit of an experiment. so its a heinz denig style wrap, or at least what I can remember of it, a U welded to a square, so the front of the eye is square, but I need to look at his book again, because his finished axes are slightly rounded in the front and I cant remember if they're forged that way or what.

So the wrap is wrought iron, 3 layers, wrought, 3 layers, wrought. Then the square block collar part is 1200 layers, then the bit is 250 layer turkish twist damascus, 4 bar. Its not done yet, and parts just have a light etch on them so they're bit hard to see and the lines still need some cleaning up, but its almost there.






]]> Members Projects... TomfromtheState http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110145-Bushfire-Bearded-Axe latest work 01 carbon steel with carved sheath. http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110136-latest-work-01-carbon-steel-with-carved-sheath.&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:49:40 GMT hi again chaps i have been busy working on this one just finshed it to day i hope u like it. the blade is 01 carbon steel with aluminum bolster. the handle wood is hardwood which i would love if someone could identify and the pale wood is beach or birch? with silver birch bark. o and deer antler... hi again chaps i have been busy working on this one just finshed it to day i hope u like it. the blade is 01 carbon steel with aluminum bolster. the handle wood is hardwood which i would love if someone could identify and the pale wood is beach or birch? with silver birch bark. o and deer antler inlay


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the finshed blade


the inital planning


work in progress






the finshed knife

thanks for looking i hope u like it comments are more than welcome ]]> Members Projects... sut1r http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110136-latest-work-01-carbon-steel-with-carved-sheath. Tango http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110093-Tango&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:54:42 GMT Well as am experiment ive had some of a blade designed to be used as a Survival pack balde no handle etc Coated in Orange they woudl go i na Orange Kydex Sheath looks good so far Image: http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/Smarty/TANGOsml.jpg bit expensive... Well as am experiment ive had some of a blade designed to be used as a Survival pack balde no handle etc Coated in Orange they woudl go i na Orange Kydex Sheath

looks good so far



bit expensive to get done so i guess i will have to set up a spray booth :rolleyes:

ATB

Duncan ]]> Members Projects... FGYT http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110093-Tango Workshop extension project http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110074-Workshop-extension-project&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:51:54 GMT this is my little workshop/shed/log store, it's a bit cramped and messy ATM ( but not as bad as Colins :D:D ) and it gets even tighter for space when i really fill it up with wood for the winter:cuttree:







So i decided to extend it a little and after spending the last weekend digging it out and pouring 5 meters of concrete i've now got a mess:D





and I'll start laying an inner skin of blocks and an outer skin of stone buy the weekend :boldred::boldred: and i might get my ride on mower inside under shelter for once :rolleyes::rolleyes:d a proper place to do some real work for once ]]> Members Projects... mloc http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110074-Workshop-extension-project Something Different http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110070-Something-Different&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:35:56 GMT Thought you might like to see the latest file knife iv made, this one is just shy of 12" overall 7"blade this one is 8mm at the handle endand tapers down to 6mm at the blade end:) scales are teak no liners.just needs sharpening now:] thanks for looking all comments welcome:)





]]> Members Projects... bondy http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110070-Something-Different Small fixed blade 100c6 and bone http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110058-Small-fixed-blade-100c6-and-bone&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:40:13 GMT A small fixed blade, forged 100c6, i used a bone piece (but i don't know the animalà
5,2 cm sharp, 2mm thick for the blade, 13 mm to the thickest, 14 cm long, 1,3 cm to the highest.






]]> Members Projects... cardoso5fr http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110058-Small-fixed-blade-100c6-and-bone Tactical table knife? One for the Carbon fibre fans! http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110055-Tactical-table-knife-One-for-the-Carbon-fibre-fans!&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:22:40 GMT Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/sjlight/IMG_2012.jpg I needed to do a little handle test with some Carbon fibre and I had this Stu Barker PSK II blade kicking around. Stainless pin at the front, Aluminium tube at the back. Beveled edges. Not as perfect as I want but not bad...

I needed to do a little handle test with some Carbon fibre and I had this Stu Barker PSK II blade kicking around.

Stainless pin at the front, Aluminium tube at the back. Beveled edges. Not as perfect as I want but not bad enough to take them off. Certainly slim and comfy!









]]> Members Projects... Stew http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110055-Tactical-table-knife-One-for-the-Carbon-fibre-fans! Kiridashi-kogatana http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110051-Kiridashi-kogatana&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:59:03 GMT Finaly got my new anvil set up and new forge made, so as try out new forge and anvil, I have made kiridashi-kogatana out of scrap metal and file. Image: http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad72/OZme/Kiridashi/kiridashi01.jpg Image:... Finaly got my new anvil set up and new forge made, so as try out new forge and anvil, I have made kiridashi-kogatana out of scrap metal and file.







This is the typr of the knife I used use alot when I was kid. But somehow, havent handled one for very long time. it brings me lots of memories.... ]]> Members Projects... OZme http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110051-Kiridashi-kogatana Chibi Woodlore http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110044-Chibi-Woodlore&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:53:15 GMT I had some spare blades from an Olfa kiridashi-kogatana lying around and decided to have some fun. Image: http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv209/m21peace/ChibiWoodlore1.jpg Image: http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv209/m21peace/ChibiWoodlore2.jpg Ookami I had some spare blades from an Olfa kiridashi-kogatana lying around and decided to have some fun.






Ookami ]]> Members Projects... Ookami http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110044-Chibi-Woodlore Three slightly different ones. http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110037-Three-slightly-different-ones.&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:15:21 GMT Two are still in progress, one is just in need of a final clean up.



The original shape started after wanting to try something similar to a blade by Jens Anso. My work is nowhere near the level of Jens, so I don't think he has anything to worry about. :D

I varied the blade shape so all three were different, although two look very similar now, due to my grinding. :D



The handle is very similar in use to a barrel handled pukko.



and will work in different hand holds well.





The handle material on this one is some burlap fibermascus from Fod, that I was lucky to score off Dougster a while back. I wish I had bought more of this stuff back when Fod was selling.




The plan for one of the other blades is cocobolo with brass pins but for the remaining one, I'm unsure. Too many choices! :lol: ]]> Members Projects... Stew http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110037-Three-slightly-different-ones. another Bushy http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110033-another-Bushy&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:42:41 GMT Finished this one today 4mm 01 240mm (9 1/2") overall, 127mm (5") blade
red and black dymondwood scales, brass pins and tube black vf liners









Thanks for looking ]]> Members Projects... Steve George http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110033-another-Bushy Quick FGYT Whittler http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110032-Quick-FGYT-Whittler&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:03:30 GMT I bought a nice little whittler blade from Duncan at the WG. I also got given a few nice chunks of seaasoned Rosewood.

It's nowt pretty but very simple, drilled a hole, filled it with 2ton epoxy & hammered the blade home.





My first attempt at a 'composite' sheath with a rosewood tip - yeah it looks like a lipstick (...or worse).

I should have used the same piece of wood as the handle so it matches - If I'd planned it from the outset I could have done. I think I'd prefer a darker leather too. Still, lots learned.

The leather didn't shrink that much after wet forming so the friction fit around the tip was not quite secure enough on its own, I glued it to the wood. The edge dye bled a little around the top too.

Painted the inside with shellac to harden it up & gave the whole thing a good drenching with neatsfoot oil. I'll wax it in a few days time...
















Ta! ]]> Members Projects... Edgehog http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?110032-Quick-FGYT-Whittler