| Untagged | 27 Jun 2007 2:18 PM | |
| Making a Knife for the first time! (part4) by Nightwalker | ||
My First Bushcraft Knife Complete! - (well 99% done :p) I've got some final sharpening and then some polishing left to do.
Specs
Steel : Made using an old file (01 Tool Steel)
Blade : 3.5mm thick. 95mm long.
Handle : 105mm
Overall : 200mm
Handle : Oak from the log pile, 4mm brass-bar. Thehandle is very broad but then again so are my hands, I might see about trimming it down after I have had some practical use with it.
Finish : Linseed oil (Soaked in two sessions; about 30hrs total)
This is what the above knife started its life as:
You can find more detail and photos of my knife here on its thread:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21735
Im very proud of my first production. I have never done any steel work like this before. The process has made me learn how to use new tools and with a friend I made our own custom forge (see here ) I've enjoyed the whole process and cant wait to make another. I would like to thank Greenpete for inspiring me to make this and to BCUK members for help and advice! And lastly my girlfriend claire for putting up with the mess.
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