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woodwalker
25-03-2006, 20:34
Inspired by all the great stuff here I jumped in at the deep end and had ago myself. The metal was some scrap from somewhere and everything you see I made. Hardening the steel was slightly hectic but hey, it was worth it.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=875&cat=500
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=873&cat=500
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=874&cat=500
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=874
running bare
25-03-2006, 20:45
looks damn good to me m8, how did you attach the scales?
JohnC
25-03-2006, 21:07
I like it..
What set up did you use to harden the steel?
beowolf762
25-03-2006, 21:36
Looks good to me!! :You_Rock_
What kind of wood did you use for the handle?
woodwalker
25-03-2006, 21:45
in reply to the above questions:
1 - the scales were attatched with 1 hour dry araldite.
2 - to harden in it I used a butane/propane blowtorch on full power to harden it then tossed it in the oven for 20 mins at 200 degrees celcius
3 - the handle is made from oak ( not sure which variety)

other than the blow torch and a tiny bit of electric sanding, the whole knife was made with hand tools and elbow grease

woodwalker