View Full Version : A New Classic


WBE
12-06-2011, 11:52 AM
Haven't made a modern style like this since 1990. I wasn't sure if I still could. Stock removal Randall inspired style with a 1/8" x 1" x 5" distal tapered blade of 01, nickel-silver solderless guard, and Sambar stag grip. Oven HT'ed, quenched in Parks AAA, and tempered to about 58 Rc. Hope you enjoy a look.

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john smith
12-06-2011, 09:20 PM
really nice looking hunting knife.
I have never used O1 steel, what finish or grit did you use
on the blade. Great to see your work.

WBE
12-07-2011, 07:27 AM
This one is a 220 grit field finish. It was polished with a 240 grit slack belt, then hand chased with 220.