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Old 09-17-2014, 07:29 PM
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Bocote Fixed Utility Knife
Just finished this one.

OAL: 8.75"
Aldo 1084 High Carbon Steel - 3/16"
Blade - 4.75"
Blade - Full Flat Grind with Convex edge
Sharpened - Belt to 800grit, Wet Stone Grinder 1000 grit, King Whetstone
4000 Grit
Handle - Bocote wood 4" Hand sanded to 2000 grit - 10 coats Danish Oil and buffed
1/8" Brass pins
1/4" Mosiac center pin
All epoxy by West Systems

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Old 09-17-2014, 08:41 PM
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Looks great, Troy! But, you know we're going to ask "where's the sheath" .....


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Old 09-17-2014, 08:54 PM
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LOL ... I haven't got that far in the chat room
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Old 09-18-2014, 06:09 AM
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Good job Troy!


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Old 09-18-2014, 01:03 PM
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Man that knife looks great! Ray's right we need to see the sheath


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Old 09-20-2014, 07:56 AM
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Nice work!

It looks comfy with the subtle thumb rise. Nice touch with the 'paw print' mosaic pin. That's unique.
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Old 09-20-2014, 10:31 PM
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Thank you for all the kind words! Looking forward to the next creation.
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Old 09-21-2014, 12:23 AM
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Well done! Great grain on the wood--excellent choice.


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