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Best one yet
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That is outstanding. Love the file work and the pattern on that handle.
Doug __________________ If you're not making mistakes then you're not trying hard enough |
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Wow, that "is" good!
The filework on the underbelly of the handle is an excellent touch, too. Most people only add it where it's easy to see. Putting it where it's not expected is the mark of a real artist. Top notch effort!!! Alex __________________ Alex Whetsell [======]~~~~~~~> Atlantavirtual.com Atlanta NOC |
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That is some beautiful work. The file work really set that knife off.
I am going to be a little nosey. Can I ask about how long the file work took you, Where did you get the pattern for the filework and what brand of files do you believe is best when doing such filework? Jeff |
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I couldn't tell you exactly how long it took. The work on the spine took the longest because I sanded the cuts to 400 grit. After each grit I fill the cut in with sharpie and let it dry, that way I know when I've sanded through the previous grit. I also did this one with 5 others so its all one blur of filing torture. Maybe an hour or two for the work on the blade spine. The two sections on the handle were much easier since the cuts weren't sanded finer and the steel was soft (blade spine was edge quenched, but still hard towards the tip). I'd say about 45 minutes for these parts.
I use roughly 1/8" chainsaw files and then three square. I used to get them from jantz: http://www.knifemaking.com/product-p/nfp3072.htm but I'm looking into getting them a bit cheaper locally, even though Jantz's prices on these are good. I also order diamond ones from a lapidari guy: http://www.lopacki.com/ The filework pattern is my own. I started with a more generic pattern found in several tutorials. Eventually I became frustrated with these, in that for some reason I could no longer do them. Then through a period of 2-3 knives I awkwardly did a few transitional patterns until one time it stuck like glue. |
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Cpt,
Thank you for the reply I would have thought the file work would have taken a lot longer, thats just amazing!! As far as the files, I would have never thought of getting them from Daniel's site. In my real real job outside of flytying, I work for JTV (Jewelry Television) and his name has came up a lot as both Good People and a Great Artist. Again, Thank You for the reply and for sharing your work. Jeff |
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The small 3-square files are really hard to find, and usually are bundled with X many useless files. His website was a serious jackpot.
As far as I know, it does take some people much much longer. Jay Fisher. his micro-files and magnifying equipment come to mind. My entire method of knife making is different though. Many users use CAD programs to carefully measure every part of their knife, as well as carefully measuring everything else measurable. I am not criticizing this, it produces fine designs. I measure out blade length, handle length, and knife width so it will fit on the steel. Otherwise, for better or worse, I freehand everything and don't take any additional measurements. The same on filework, I quickly mark out the spacing for the circular cuts with a sharpie (hardly precise) and eyeball it from there. Sorry for the rant |
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Wow! The "fit and finish" is excellent on that one, great job.
Brett |
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Nice work, great looking piece of stove wood you put on there.
John I. __________________ Life Member: NRA, VFW, & The Alaska Bowhunters Assn Voting Member: GA Custom Knifemakers' Guild and The Knifemakers GUILD MSG, US ARMY Retired |
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KRYKEE! That's one awesome knife. I love the whole thing, it all works well together - the brass, wood and file work all speak "traditional", yet artistically unique. Nice touch on the pins! Well done!
__________________ Chris K. Two Mountains Forge Delta, BC, Canada www.twomountainsforge.com |
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Awesome knife! Where did you get the ironwood from? Looks similar to some juniper root burl that I just cut up.
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I got the ironwood from a guy in Phoenix, through ebay.
I'm not sure how closely related ironwood is to juniper. Not in the same genus but maybe they are both Cupressaceae. They do, however, grow in very similar if not the same environment. |
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Hi Cpt.
Wow, it's a beautiful Work, i like the Iron Wood. Greets from Bavaria, and a happy new Year. Andy __________________ ?Abenteuer = Das Ergebnis schlechter Planung. (Adventure is the result of poor planning.)? |
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