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Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
 

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Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
WOW….!! I love 'em all. You are so creative, my friend!!!!!!!!!! cheers, Jim
 

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Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
Very good Mads…

When you're stitching, are you sewing two threads (two needles) alternating the holes each needle goes into?
 

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Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
Jim, smiles thank you.
Joe, I use one thread with a needle in each end. First I make a groove with a groover, then roll a overstitch wheel to define the spacing between the stitches and finally I used a bend awl to make the holes.
You can read more of the whole process of making a knife here: http://www.felding.net/7knifemaking5.html
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
Another beautiful tutorial Mads. Your method of sharing is excellent. Thanks for explaining so many details.
 

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Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
WONDERFUL as always, Mads.

You make us feel like we're there, watching over your shoulder.
 

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Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
Mads, your MAFE-made tools are always inspirational!
The larger knife has both of your maker's marks.

Wood Writing implement Office supplies Tints and shades Cigar


Thanks for sharing.
 

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Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
Most wonderful stuff Mads.

-Madts.
 

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#9 ·
Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
Thanks, Mads, for another wonderful guided tour into knife making! I really like the reindeer antler bolster.
 

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#10 ·
Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
I love to see you making knives Mads and these are excellent additions to your collection. Great blog as always.
 

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#11 ·
Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
Hi,
Brit, thanks, yes I have to admit it's kind of a collection by now, I don't need all those knifes, but find it hard to let them go, perhaps I put too much heart and thought into them while making them. I saw in a program that Dalai Lama admitted he had a watch collection, so I try to say I am allowed to have a knife collection… Laugh. My dear daughter will one day when I'm gone hopefully give most of them away. I did give ten or so away, never wanted to sell, I put to much heart and time in it to put money in the game.
Lew, I have been keeping that bolster piece for a long time, waiting for the right knife, finally it made sense.
Madts, smiles thanks.
CFrye, I love that you found this detail! I did not see that before and now I see it all the time. Brilliant. Thank you. ;-)
johnhutchinson, I did have a feeling some one was there… Laughs thanks.
Druid, I will try and give them a mirror polish! Thanks for the kind words.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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#12 ·
Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
That's great, thank you for this. I often wonder how much extra time it takes you because every other minute you are stopping to take a progress pic. But I am grateful you do. Scott
 

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#13 ·
Japfin, knife no 59 - Japan meets Finland

Japfin, knife no 59
Japan meets Finland

As the headline explains, this is a try to make a knife that fusion the elegance of knifes from Japan and Finland (Lapland) and it's knife no 59 in the line.
My knife making is my meditation and after I started forging blades also, it has gotten a new dimension.


The forge was fired up and a piece of spring becomes a blade by the anvil.


Blade shaped as close to the final shape as possible.
You can read more in the blacksmith blog: http://lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/81946


Then with a file the last details and edge are made.
Name stamped in the iron and finally hardened.


Next step is to choose what wood and other materials will fit the idea, deer antler, Mammoth and different woods are tried out.


Then I started sketching but this blad would not really fit the first idea of a Japanese Northman…


Hmmmmmmmmmmmm


With the short blade I also made, it was better.


Still not all happy, throwing ideas and smoking tobacco.


Ok, lets cook and make knifes.


Yes blades were getting a heat treatment at the same time.


You can see the fine straw color, this indicates that the blades are fine now.


Ok, I finally found a match to the blade that made me pleased.
The bolster / kakumaki (JP) / forholk (DK) is stabilized reindeer antlers, will be held in place with a brass pin.


The handle made from a piece of Masurbirc is cut to two half's, this to try a classic sandwich build.
The tang is a narrowing type, but I wanted the blades back to be visible.
So just drawing the outline to the sides of the wood.


With a chisel it's outlined.


Like this the blade fits in the rabbet.


Get it? ;-)


I made a hole for a brass pin before hardening the blade, now a hole can be drilled for the pin.


The first hole are used to make sure I get both sides right.


Time to mix some epoxy.


All parts ready.


Plenty of glue and put together.


Then claps from every side possible to make it tight.
Wait for the glue to dry (24 hours are really good).


On the band saw the rough lines are cut.


I have become quite happy with the occ sander for this.


All shaped up.
Also the second knife I worked on at the same time.
This one got the Mammoth bolster and a piece of grape wood from our Turkish house, the iron is from a piece of old file, but that's another story.


That's the knife after giving them oil, polish, wax and love.


At the back I made a sanding mistake, this shiny part will perhaps get some bluing, or I will just let time do the work.
(Honestly I don't like the sandwich in these light woods, they become to visible after).


Blade detail, I am happy with this.


A good feel in the hand.


Time to give it a home.
Inspired from the knifes in Findland I make a sheath with a hard end.


Sewing a tube.


It was fine to hold it like this while sewing.


Side to side.


Ohh yes, coffee, cake and tobacco.


A end plug shaped.


Like this the blade will rest fine and safe.


Testing.


Drilled a hole for a pin.


Then leather glue.


End cap in place and then the pin set.


The pin is cut of ad hammered round.
Like this the sheath will not fall apart, even if the glue should give up in time.


The MaFe stamp are set in the sheath also.


That's it!
Knifes done, a leather string will be the belt holder.
(On the other knife I made a small leather end protector).


Side view.


The string was put through two holes in the sheath, as simple as possible.


Hanging from the belt.
I like that the knife is not saying knife, it's quite neutral and friendly to look at.


One of the reasons I started making knifes, was because of my Norwegian family wear their knifes at important occasions like weddings or baptisms, I feel this knife will be fine for me to wear next time there are an occasion.

Hope it could inspire or at least you enjoyed the time spend reading.

Best thoughts,

Mads

Update:

These are the types that I wanted to melt into a new form:
Tool Wood Kitchen utensil Font Metal

Japanese.
Everyday carry Metal Font Writing implement Knife

Finland, Lapland.
Hi Scott,
Thank you for your kind words, my motivation is to inspire and share, I think this is the best we can do as humans, I'm not competitive, so I can't find motivation there. I honestly believe that when we share and inspire, we grow our self also, but when we compete or just show off, we grow alone and therefore we grow lonely. Doe it make sense?
Pictures.
I have taken pictures while working for the last ten years, so it has become a part of the process, I don't really think about it, just a reflection as breathing. I never prepare it, so sometimes a few pictures are missing, but as long as it's understandable so it can inspire, I'm happy.
Best of my thoughts,
Mads
 

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#14 ·
Knife sheath - Go ahead… for a skinner knife.

Knife sheath - Go ahead…
for a skinner knife.

Here another knife sheath, this time a different type, that can be carried on the back or traditionally on the hip.

The blade was bought from Texas Knife, back in 2009, where I also made the Micarta handle for it. Since then, it was laying in a drawer and each time I looked at it, I could not figure out what kind of sheath would suit it, so I just threw it back in.

Then a friend of mine, gave me an old German Bowie type knife (1944) and when I decided to give that a Puma Bowie type sheath, I suddenly had an idea for this Go ahead design, from there it was just to make it..


This is what we will be making.
The Go ahead in my belt, leg strap tied and ready to go into nature.


But we have to start here in 2009, with a blade I bought and got shipped from US, to Denmark.
The blade is called Modern Skinner and yes it has a modern touch to it, probably why I could not really figure out what leather sheath it should have…


When I got the blade, I realized it needed a handle of something that would fit this modern look, but I wanted a way to make it look more warm and friendly, so Micarta was the choice, as this has both the warmth of the fabric, yet the mirror blank precission.
Skales mounted with epoxy and screws, then rough cut.


One side roughly shaped.


This should give a firm grip and some curves to soften the cold metal.


Getting there.


Finally sanding 80-1200 grid and polish.


This was the last photo I took back in 2009, before putting it aside.


Back to the future.
Now few weeks back in my workshop, rolling out some nice leather.


I also worked on a sheath for an old 1944 knife and used a big Bowie knife I made years back, for inspiration, as I wanted a masculine feel and look to it.


I always make templates in paper, trying ways, ideas and if the ideas work in practice.


On top a Puma Bowie type sheath, with a touch of MaFe.
Under my Go ahead design, inspired by a mix of Puma, traditional Bowie and made as straight and simple as possible.


Time for something else…
Life is sweet.


Took a decision, that the sheath will get straps, so it can be worn horizontally in the belt, like this you can wear it under a sweater or even your formal jacket, if you need to bring a knife, but don't want to scare people off.
Good use of strap cutter.


All the templates are roughly cut out from the leather.


Final cuts, rounding sharp corners for strength.


One at the time and also inside spacers are cut from scraps.


Testing closure idea on scrap, to see how much I need to thin the leather strap.


Holes made with a punch.


Bought a whole set of potential holes, this is quite handy, but most of all you avoid sharp edges, where the leather could break or tear.


Contact cement, to glue it all up.


While working leather I made a couple of extra sheaths, for chisels or carving tools.


Testing with the knifes in.


Clearing the table before leaving the shop that night, like this you become happy, when you get back.
The long straps are some key rings I worked on also.


Back in the shop.


Marking the stitching curve onto the leather.


Like so.


Rabbet for stitching cut.


Drilling holes for the stitching.
Put on some good music, light the pipe and get going.


Working the backside also.


Straps for horizontal belt carry and closure.
Thinned and holes made.
This is one of the things a leather splitter is good for.


All parts made.


To match the modern look, I choose to dye it black, so you get the cold color, but the warm material.


Cut a leg strap and dyed it also.


What a mess…


Let's call it a day.


Back in my apartment that evening…


Stitching and riding a pony.


Next day the gun buttons for the closures could go in and the parts put together.


Finally the knifes could move into their new homes.
For me, they look right at home both of them, so I am pleased.


Right where you want it.


Same, same, but really different.


Go ahead, make my day.
Laughs.

Tutorial on how to make a traditional wet shaped Scandinavian sheath: https://www.felding.net/7knifemaking5.html

Hope it can be to some inspiration, as long as it's peaceful.

Best thoughts,

MaFe
 
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