Amboyna burl

[tmickley]

Amboyna Burl from a batch I just had stablized by WSSI. I intentionally worked in some bark inclusions for a little more character. This one has an 8" hollow grind blade that is 5 1/4" long from tip to bolster and is 9 1/2" OAL. CPM154 mirrored all the way. I did the heat treat and cryo. The bolster has finger relief sculpted in both sides and has a concave back side. I'm sending this one off to Sandy Morrissey for a basket weave sheath. Thanks for looking...

[Joe Mason]

Looking good Tracy. See you at Atlanta.

Joe

[tmickley]

thanks Joe. I'm bringing this one to Blade and since I am going to hang out at your table and call that home base while I'm there....would you engrave while we are at the show?

[Joe Mason]

Sorry, Not bring the engraving equipment. But hope to have your first engraving ready for the show. Looking forward to this years show.......

Joe

[Harry Mathews]

That is a very attractive knife. I really like the color of the burl. The handle shape sort of reminds me of an early Gerber folder. If they had looked that good they would probably still be making them.

[skipknives]

Hay Tracy,,i like it,,guess i'm still chaising,lol
Skip

[robertv6]

Tracy,

Thats a beautiful knife.

I have a piece of amboyna burl. How did you finish yours in this pic? Any thing special? Ive been using curly maple, and there are a few steps to get to the look i was wanting, and ive never worked amboyna burl, so i dont know if there is series of steps to get the look you have you this knife.

Blue skies

Robert

[tmickley]

Originally Posted by robertv6

Tracy,

Thats a beautiful knife.

I have a piece of amboyna burl. How did you finish yours in this pic? Any thing special? Ive been using curly maple, and there are a few steps to get to the look i was wanting, and ive never worked amboyna burl, so i dont know if there is series of steps to get the look you have you this knife.

Blue skies

Robert

It was stabilized by WSSI so that helps it look a little 'finished' but it will still take a finish coat readily. I finish wet sanded this one over 3 days using Deftoil Danish Oil - Clear as my wet sand goop. It soaks in well and gives a nice finish. It will darken wood some but it really makes the tones and depth pop a little. A final coat and then a good buff with Briwax as the final coat for the wood (and the blade).

[sdcb27]

Tracy, all i can say is simply beautiful.

[Andrew Garrett]

Another beauty Tracy!

I'm looking forward to my first blade in CPM154!

[Alberto]

Great knife!!Outstanding amboyna!!
Albert