Latest knife:
1095 steel with distressed finish, stabilized black walnut scales with brass pins. Sheath is 9oz cowhide with double stitching, and copper rivets.
I posted pics of a "4th of July" knife a while back. I really liked it, but I ended up giving it to my son. =)
So here is one I made for myself with a nice leather sheath.
The light spot is where the dye I used halted the penetration of the beeswax/neatsfoot oil treatment.
Cheers,
/T
Here is my completed 4th of July knife!
The flag etching did not turn out as dark as I thought it would.
Buffing the blade I think cleaned it up. Still like the effect tho'
I use band saw for rough outline, then grinding and filing for final shape and bevels.
The images are just etched deeply into the metal.
I built a DC etcher out of an old PC power supply.
Here are some pics of my 4th of July knife (as a work in progress).
Ordered red white and blue G10 handle scales this afternoon... =)
After hardening and tempering, the lower etched areas will be much darker.
Vinyl Decal with Molon Labe text and stylized Spartan Helmet. Cut from Oracal 651 6yr outdoor vinyl.
Add this to your car, truck, laptop, or wherever you want to display your support for the 2nd amendment.
Colors: Black, Yellow, White (matte), Purple, Red
LOCATION: Georgetown, IN...
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