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stuart m
10-04-2007, 17:45
I just got this finished and delivered before the easter holidays... 12c27 "Sandvik" blade at 3 1/2", brown Micarta scales secured by stainless Corby fixings and lanyard tube...
Cut and drilled....
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f344/stuartmitchell/warthog1981/DSCN3229.jpg
The blade ground, finished and engraved...
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f344/stuartmitchell/warthog1981/DSCN3335.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f344/stuartmitchell/warthog1981/DSCN3339.jpg
Waiting for the epoxy (please excuse the mobile phone photo :o)...
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f344/stuartmitchell/warthog1981/picture-1.jpg
Hafted and finished...
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f344/stuartmitchell/warthog1981/DSCN3427.jpg
Thanks for looking, Stu :)
warthog1981
10-04-2007, 18:10
:D and its all mine :D :D :D
Dougster
10-04-2007, 18:13
You lucky devil, that's a beaut.
Nice job. I recently bought a brusletto bamsen in 12c27, how do you find this blade steel?
It's fantastic. I have it in my Mora Clipper. It takes and holds an edge VERY well.
The only trouble I've ever had with it was when I discovered that 12c27 tends to chip quite easily when batonning whereas the standard carbon Mora is more springy. Other than that, I'd say the edge retention between the two is remarkably similar with one being a little easier to sharpen than the other. But considering how awful the weather is where I live it's worth the trade off. Either way you look at it, Stuart, that's an amazing knife with good steel. Props to you my friend.
Cheers,
Adam
WOW! That is simply beautiful. Perfect size. 12c27 is my favorite blade steel.
markheolddu
11-04-2007, 18:17
Thats a great looking knife, I wish my efforts where half as good. I have an EKA H8 in 12c27 Its a great stainless. :D
Mark
stuart m
11-04-2007, 19:45
12c27, correctly heat treated, is a superb blade steel.... It is really good to see so many here using it :)
You know I think sometimes folk are a little put off by the "stainless" tag :rolleyes:
C_Claycomb
11-04-2007, 22:57
Never mind the steel ;) Where did you get that particular shade of Micarta?
Longstrider
12-04-2007, 02:34
Now that's a nice knife !
My guess is that you've done this before.... ;)
(And like Chris says, Where did you get that nice brown micarta?)
stuart m
12-04-2007, 07:19
Never mind the steel ;) Where did you get that particular shade of Micarta?
I can't remember if it was Jantz or TKS?
I think only one of then does brown linen though....
Jedadiah
12-04-2007, 13:34
Hi,
all i can say is WOW! :eek: Phenominal! The metal work is impressive (so is the engraving by the way, is it computerised? How do you do it?)
Talking about those micarta scales, are they linen or canvas and have you got a link to those who supplied it? Very much appreciated and well done!
BorderReiver
12-04-2007, 14:24
Well up to your usual standard.Bootiful. :)
Quickbeam
13-04-2007, 20:54
Stuart, you've been producing soem beautiful knives lately.
Nick
TheGreenMan
14-04-2007, 10:24
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f344/stuartmitchell/warthog1981/DSCN3427.jpg
Wonderfully pure lines. What a marriage of geometry and consumate skill!
A pleasure to look at, Stuart.
Best regards,
Paul.
stuart m
14-04-2007, 13:28
Hi,
all i can say is WOW! :eek: Phenominal! The metal work is impressive (so is the engraving by the way, is it computerised? How do you do it?)
Talking about those micarta scales, are they linen or canvas and have you got a link to those who supplied it? Very much appreciated and well done!
Thank you...
It is computerised yes, laser engraved by the Assay Office in Sheffield.
The scales are canvas and you will find it at www.texasknife.com
Cheers all, Stu :)