Project by jeffswildwood | posted 11-29-2020 01:14 AM | 597 views | 0 times favorited | 14 comments | ![]() |
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This is my entry for the 2020 knife swap. This set went to Tony, GR8HUNTER and I hope he is happy with everything.
First is a damascus kit knife. I tried some new methods on this one then I did in the past. Before I would use two scales, shape and do a nice roundover. This time I used thicker stock and rounded over the entire scale giving it a better feel. Not as flat. My thoughts was it would fit in a hand much more comfortable. This seemed to work out nicely. I also redrilled the handle to use a larger pin to make sure it held in place better. The handle is made of oak.
Second as a bonus I cut a small marking knife from a used saw blade. After torch hardening it seemed stout. I used a mystery wood, I think ebony for the scales. I must admit getting an edge on a knife is tricky, at least to me. I did manage to get it very sharp with a vertical belt sander.
I had some leather so I added a second bonus item. A leather strop for sealing a nice sharp edge. I mounted it on a piece of oak and added my Tony’s LJ name to personalize it.
This was a small swap and I want to thank everyone for taking part! I think we all had fun and got a nice piece of cutlery to boot!
-- We all make mistakes, the trick is to fix it in a way that says "I meant to do that".
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hairy
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#1 posted 11-29-2020 01:21 AM
Nice work,Jeff!
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GR8HUNTER
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#2 posted 11-29-2020 01:24 AM
well i can say your pictures are way better then mine were but you still should see this beautiful knife in person and it fits my paws so well seems almost a shame to get blood in it
and that marking knife is super scary sharp i shaved my arm no problem and cut paper instantly
and that strop WOW PERSONALIZED even GR8 SWAP I AM ONE VERY HAPPY CAMPER :<))))))))))
Thanks Jeff
-- Tony---- Reinholds,Pa.------ REMEMBER TO ALWAYS HAVE FUN :<))
jeffswildwood
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#3 posted 11-29-2020 01:45 AM
hairy, thanks buddy.
Tony, glad you like everything. I hope both knives get lots of use.
-- We all make mistakes, the trick is to fix it in a way that says "I meant to do that".
Dave Polaschek
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#4 posted 11-29-2020 03:27 AM
Nice work, Jeff! The marking knife is a nice bonus, and the strop will get lots of use, I’m sure.
And thanks again for running this one!
-- Dave - Santa Fe
pottz
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#5 posted 11-29-2020 03:50 AM
thats a beautiful knife,he’s gotta love it,if not he needs to send it too me-lol.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
crowie
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#6 posted 11-29-2020 04:54 AM
Nicely done, good swap.
-- Lifes good, Enjoy each new day...... Cheers from "On Top DownUnder" Crowie
Ivan
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#7 posted 11-29-2020 07:08 AM
That blade looks astonish!!
-- Ivan, Croatia, Wooddicted
clieb91
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#8 posted 11-29-2020 01:05 PM
What a cool looking blade. Nicely done Jeff. Great job keeping all the cats herded as well.
CtL
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EarlS
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#9 posted 11-29-2020 01:09 PM
I think the oak scales on the damascus knife gives it a an earthy, useable look that I really like.
The marking knife scales look like Ebony or maybe African Blackwood. I have more than a few pieces of mystery wood waiting for the right project as well.
-- Earl "I'm a pessamist - generally that increases the chance that things will turn out better than expected"
splintergroup
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#10 posted 11-29-2020 04:15 PM
Some fine cutlery!
Everything blends so nicely!
That smaller piece looks perfect for picking’ the fingernails 8^)
GR8HUNTER
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#11 posted 11-29-2020 05:17 PM
you could come try and take it BUT you will get cut :<)))))))its so sharp it would just cut your tips off LOL :<))
-- Tony---- Reinholds,Pa.------ REMEMBER TO ALWAYS HAVE FUN :<))
duckmilk
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#12 posted 11-29-2020 06:21 PM
The knife looks awesome Jeff. The scales and brass really set it off. Nice looking marking knife as well.
-- "Duck and Bob would be out doin some farming with funny hats on." chrisstef
therealSteveN
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#13 posted 11-29-2020 08:39 PM
Nice x 2, both look to have plenty of utility, and that is what I like about a knife.
Congrat Tony on such a nice swapgift.
-- Think safe, be safe
HokieKen
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#14 posted 11-30-2020 07:11 PM
Awesome work Jeff. Love that Damascus!!
-- Kenny, SW VA, Go Hokies!!!
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