The cat was away so....

**Dave Barker** · 22-09-06, 02:39 PM

Last weekend swmbo and the 2 mini swmbos were away. So i had some time to to do some work on a few full tangs that have been glued up and waiting for finishing for a while.

They are 3 totally different blades, one in Stainless by Eklund ( nice shape to the blade i thought)

One by our own Stuart m

And another a damascus one with 125 layers of 1084 and 15n20C

The sheathes are all sewn up and ready for wet forming.. chances are these will be done some stage in the next 14 days or so as i'll have time to play a bit. This is naturally an unknown thing at present with work etc....

Here they are.

First the Eklund.

Scales in Amboina burl oil treated with teak oil then boiled linseed and terps., Pins and tube are aluminium. Sheath sewn and waiting.

The second is By Stuart M.

Scales are cocobola ( i think ) and the pins are 4 mm mosaic pins from Brisa.

The handle is left chunky ( batteries on the cam are dead though) and it sits really nicley in the hand. Steel is naturally O1.

The last is A blade made in idaho. by 2 finger knife company. They are in the same place as Grand Leavit.

It is made with 125 layers of 1084 and 15n20c, and is hardened to around 58 rc.

The blade is a bit different and thats the reason I chose it.
it is dresses in stripey mapel ( not my favourite), i sanded this back to 800 grit then coloured it with a red/brown pigment and then resanded back to 1500 wet sanding each time. the result was ok although i don't think i'll use it again unless i have some of the proper chemicals to bring out he best in the pattern.

Pins are again aluminium.

Comments as always welcome.

Thanks for looking.

Sheaths to be done as and when time allows. some time before christmas.......

They are still to be buffed when the oi has cured properly.

**Stuart Mitchell** · 22-09-06, 02:44 PM

Some great looking knives there Dave, especially one of them

Who's been a busy boy then?

**Edgehog** · 22-09-06, 02:47 PM

Nice stuff Dave, you have been busy.

I particularly like the second one, right up my street.

**Dave Barker** · 22-09-06, 02:48 PM

Do my pics pass the test this time?

Like my floor......??+?

**Stuart Mitchell** · 22-09-06, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Edgehog

Nice stuff Dave, you have been busy.

I particularly like the second one, right up my street.

Where shall I send the cheque Edgehog?

**Dave Barker** · 22-09-06, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by stuart m

Where shall I send the cheque Edgehog?

You have my address right mate?

LOL

**Fairlane** · 22-09-06, 03:05 PM

Great work, Dave! I really like the last one, probably because it looks like the handle would fit me well!

**Tacol** · 22-09-06, 03:07 PM

Well done Dave, great work and the pictures are getting better and better

My favourite is the last one !

Stéph

**Edgehog** · 22-09-06, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by stuart m

Where shall I send the cheque Edgehog?

Originally Posted by Dave Barker

You have my address right mate?

LOL

PP only please gents

**Stew** · 22-09-06, 05:31 PM

Looking good Dave.

How sure are you about the cocobolo? I'm used to it beign more red than that. I think it looks more like Bocote.

**spamel** · 22-09-06, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Dave Barker

Do my pics pass the test this time?

Like my floor......??+?

I'd prefer them on a bit of Colins' sofa!!

**Dave Barker** · 22-09-06, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Stew

Looking good Dave.

How sure are you about the cocobolo? I'm used to it beign more red than that. I think it looks more like Bocote.

god point . I thought it might be zebrano.

i got it from Cod12e so i am sure he can tell me. either way i is very nice even if i do say so myself.

**neill116** · 25-09-06, 10:25 PM

Nice work there Dave.

i'll have to agree with Stew it looks like bocote on the Stuart M blade to me

cheers
Neill

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