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Username Post: My first from scratch        (Topic#863539)
puncypanda 
Journeyman KnifeNut!

Loc: NSW, Australia
Reg: 10-01-09

10-28-09 17:23.33 - Post#1968455    

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Hey all
This is my first ever serious blade that I have made from scratch and not from a kit or blank etc.
Its stainless steel which I don't think I heat treated right but still, I tried some simple file work which was fun (mother got really pissed off with me when I was sitting there filing while she was trying to watch TV).
Its approx. 7.5" OAL with a 3 6/8" blade.
Handle is Coolibah burl from my grans farm and Sydney blue gum (I think) from our my place.
Hope you like.
Any criticisms/suggestions are much appreciated (provided they're not toooo harsh)
Thanks for having a squiz.
Jim

 



cody1 
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cody1
Loc: Morrison Co.
Reg: 12-16-07

10-29-09 05:28.42 - Post#1968729    
    In response to puncypanda

Nice job! Looks great.
"Unless you strive beyond what you are, You will never grow"


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wescobts 
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Loc: Rochester NY
Reg: 11-15-08

10-29-09 15:16.37 - Post#1969038    
    In response to puncypanda

For your first knife from scratch, I think you have done a fine job I would be proud to have that at my side. Drive on
Alox Soldier, best knife ever made, period !


 
JayBee3 
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JayBee3
Loc: Pacific Northwest
Reg: 01-20-08

10-29-09 15:35.06 - Post#1969055    
    In response to cody1

Very nice ... I especially like the filework.
The tip looks slightly rounded, you might want to shorten the blade a bit to bring the tip up to a sharper point ... small critique though ... you did an excellent job!
JB3 Pholder Phreak


 
some45dude 
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some45dude
Loc: Seattle
Reg: 03-14-09

11-06-09 00:00.26 - Post#1974957    
    In response to puncypanda

I like it, very "organic". Yes, that is a complement.

 
Frose 
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Loc: Denver
Reg: 09-23-09

11-09-09 10:24.45 - Post#1977171    
    In response to some45dude

What did you use to fill in the space left by the filling?

 
puncypanda 
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Loc: NSW, Australia
Reg: 10-01-09

11-09-09 13:58.22 - Post#1977287    
    In response to Frose

For that I used a builders epoxy, colored with black brickies oxides.

 



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