| Project by LifesGood1 | posted 07-08-2009 10:39 PM | 1785 views | 2 times favorited | 8 comments |  |
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I needed to make a present for someone and I wanted it to be practical. I have always had an interest in knife-making so I decided it would be perfect time to give it a whirl. I received the knife blank from Texas Knife Makers Supply and bought some cocobolo scales to go on it. It turns out, even in the case of pre-made blanks, it’s not as easy as it looks. For the display, I bought some deer antler off of ebay for a couple of bucks and doweled them together. As soon as I finished this one, I started on a new. “Will post with results” The lessons I learned on this one will definitely come in handy on the next.
-- Jerod, Austin
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lew
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#1 posted 07-08-2009 10:53 PM
Great Looking Knife!
It looks like it has nice “hand feel” and balance.
-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the Universe's finest custom rolling pins.
jockmike2
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#2 posted 07-09-2009 01:36 AM
Great looking knife. Looks good in the mix of antlers.
-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -
a1Jim
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#3 posted 07-09-2009 01:48 AM
It turned out great
reggiek
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#4 posted 07-09-2009 02:24 AM
Fine bit of work…I was thinking of making myself a new one as my old knife met its untimely demise and got thrown away due to having it in my pocket and needing to get on a plane…luckily it was just a cheap blade I use for cutting packing straps…etc.
But a nicely made blade like that is an heirloom and should be carried with pride…
Thanks for sharing your work with us….I look forward to hearing more on the process.
-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!
woodworm
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#5 posted 07-09-2009 02:43 AM
Really very nice handle.
I ordered one skinner knife blade from TKMS too…very eager to start making the handle for the first time.
I hope olivewood would turn out good.
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
Occie gilliam
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#6 posted 07-09-2009 04:11 AM
I like your choice of wood, cant wait to see your next one
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#7 posted 07-09-2009 07:14 AM
Very nice. What finish did you use on the handle?
-- I didn't go to college, I was too busy learning stuff - Ted Nugent
LifesGood1
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#8 posted 07-09-2009 05:51 PM
Thanks for all the nice comments. Tomakazi, I used tru oil gun stock finish. It definitely sealed the handle, but came out a little waxy. Next time, I think I’m going to try something with a little more hardness.
-- Jerod, Austin
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