I've wanted to try a stacked birch bark handle for some time.
This is all the bark cut and ready for gluing up! I'm going to cut some spacers of Laburnum and put them in part way down the handle. Fingers crossed it look ok!!
Sabtu, 30 November 2013
Jumat, 29 November 2013
Harnds Viper CK6015
Pros:
- sturdy folder with an excellent fit and finish
- solid lock-up without any blade play
- full flat ground perfectly centered blade
- extremely smooth opening and closing out of the box
- comfortable G10 handle (the G10 is smoother on the pocket clip side)
- deep carry pocket clip
- nice gift box
Cons:
- because of the full steel liners it's a bit heavy
- slightly uneven grindlines near the tip of the blade
Details:
Blade length: 3.7" (93 mm)
Blade thickness: 0.126" (3.2 mm)
Blade steel: 9Cr18MoV Stainless Steel (HRC 58-60)
Open length: 8.3" (210 mm)
Closed length: 4.6" (117 mm)
Weight: 5.64 oz (160 g)
Handle: G10 with steel liners
Lock: liner lock
Carry: right hand tip down only
Extra: gift box
You can buy it at Fasttech.com: ***HERE***
and the all black version (Knight): ***HERE***
You can also buy the Viper at Exduct: ***HERE***
Use the following coupon codes HERE to get a discount.
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Green River knife complete!
A classic design.
The handle is by myself in Apple wood and carbon fibre pins. The blade is made by Chris Grant from 75cr1 steel.
It will be listed for sale when I get chance - this is just a quick post to get some pictures up!
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The handle is by myself in Apple wood and carbon fibre pins. The blade is made by Chris Grant from 75cr1 steel.
It will be listed for sale when I get chance - this is just a quick post to get some pictures up!
Minggu, 17 November 2013
A Kiridashi or two.
Some more old work.
These are Kiridashis.
A Kiridashi is a general purpose Japanese knife. Many believe them to be traditionally used for marking out woodwork because of the single bevel. I like to think of them in the same category as a Stanley knife.
Just some fun with scrap metal.
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These are Kiridashis.
A Kiridashi is a general purpose Japanese knife. Many believe them to be traditionally used for marking out woodwork because of the single bevel. I like to think of them in the same category as a Stanley knife.
Just some fun with scrap metal.
Rabbit Dispatcher
I've come across some pictures of older bits of work from a few years back
First off to post up is this Rabbit dispatcher.
As a design it may not be immediately obvious what it is to be used for. I made it for my Father-in-Law as he flies a Harris Hawk. When the bird has a rabbit pinned between it's talons, it's tricky to dispatch the rabbit and stop it wriggling around while also dealing with the bird.
Every surface of this has been rounded over except the chisel like tip. This makes it safe to slip between the Harris Hawk's talons and push the tip against the neck or head of the rabbit, then insert it through the rabbit.
I had planned for the 'guard' to go between the first and second finger but either hold will work.
The handle is tufnol with red vulcanised fibre liners. It is held on with a loveless bolt at the front and a hollow brass tube at the rear. The tufnol is paler in colour than I would have liked -before shaping it was darker. Hopefully over time it will darken down after being subjected to blood, sweat, dirt and oil!
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First off to post up is this Rabbit dispatcher.
As a design it may not be immediately obvious what it is to be used for. I made it for my Father-in-Law as he flies a Harris Hawk. When the bird has a rabbit pinned between it's talons, it's tricky to dispatch the rabbit and stop it wriggling around while also dealing with the bird.
Every surface of this has been rounded over except the chisel like tip. This makes it safe to slip between the Harris Hawk's talons and push the tip against the neck or head of the rabbit, then insert it through the rabbit.
I had planned for the 'guard' to go between the first and second finger but either hold will work.
The handle is tufnol with red vulcanised fibre liners. It is held on with a loveless bolt at the front and a hollow brass tube at the rear. The tufnol is paler in colour than I would have liked -before shaping it was darker. Hopefully over time it will darken down after being subjected to blood, sweat, dirt and oil!
Selasa, 12 November 2013
New folders - Ganzo G717-Y and G717-B
Details:
Blade length: 3.34" (85 mm)
Blade thickness: 0.137" (3.5 mm)
Blade steel: 440C Stainless Steel (58 HRC)
Open length: 8.26" (210 mm)
Closed length: 4.92" (125 mm)
Weight: 5.36 oz (152 g)
Handle: G-10
Lock: axis lock
Carry: right or left hand tip up
You can buy different versions of the G717 at Fasttech.com:
You can also buy the tan version at Exduct: ***HERE***
Use the following coupon codes HERE to get a discount.
Rabu, 06 November 2013
A Green River knife glued up and ready for shaping.
All glued up and ready for shaping.....
This is a traditional shaped Green River style blade made by Chris Grant. I've stuck a handle on in Apple wood - this is some super light weight stuff and I just know when I soak this in warm oil that it's going to take lots on board and darken off a lot. It's going to be great!
I've taken a bit of a gamble with the look of the pins. As the wood is so light, I decided that I wanted a strong contrast so instead of using the normal brass or stainless steel pins, I want for black carbon fibre - not so traditional!!
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This is a traditional shaped Green River style blade made by Chris Grant. I've stuck a handle on in Apple wood - this is some super light weight stuff and I just know when I soak this in warm oil that it's going to take lots on board and darken off a lot. It's going to be great!
I've taken a bit of a gamble with the look of the pins. As the wood is so light, I decided that I wanted a strong contrast so instead of using the normal brass or stainless steel pins, I want for black carbon fibre - not so traditional!!
Selasa, 05 November 2013
A Movember Wood Spirit
Not quite the normal knife content....
If you don't know what Movember is, have a read here: http://uk.movember.com/
It's essentially the growing of moustaches in November to raise awareness of male health problems. I believe it started off focussing on prostrate cancer but has expanded into other areas as well now.
The challenge is to start the month clean shaven then just grow a 'tache only. i partook a couple of years back.
I'm not growing one this year so instead while thinking about doing some carving, the idea of attempting a wood spirit came to mind.
This is a work in progress but I have serious 'tache envy!!
To keep it on theme for knives, all the carving has been done with this wee whittler so far. A frosts blade that I handled some time ago in crosscut Yew & Sallow Root with a brass spacer and bolster.
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If you don't know what Movember is, have a read here: http://uk.movember.com/
It's essentially the growing of moustaches in November to raise awareness of male health problems. I believe it started off focussing on prostrate cancer but has expanded into other areas as well now.
The challenge is to start the month clean shaven then just grow a 'tache only. i partook a couple of years back.
I'm not growing one this year so instead while thinking about doing some carving, the idea of attempting a wood spirit came to mind.
This is a work in progress but I have serious 'tache envy!!
To keep it on theme for knives, all the carving has been done with this wee whittler so far. A frosts blade that I handled some time ago in crosscut Yew & Sallow Root with a brass spacer and bolster.
Jumat, 01 November 2013
New sheath in progress with Crazy Legs stamping!
Just a quick picture of a sheath in progress for the cocobolo & walnut chopper I just sold.
I've had the 'Crazy Legs' stamp for a while but not had the chance to use it. It's quite a large stamp so I felt it needed to be used on something big and this sheath seemed ideal.
I love the look!
Just the welt, belt loops, dye and stitching to go now!!!
(This is going to have a dangler style belt loop)
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I've had the 'Crazy Legs' stamp for a while but not had the chance to use it. It's quite a large stamp so I felt it needed to be used on something big and this sheath seemed ideal.
I love the look!
Just the welt, belt loops, dye and stitching to go now!!!
(This is going to have a dangler style belt loop)
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