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Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on October 16, 2014 at 21:27

True dat, bro! True dat!

Brad T. said:

Not from another man we don't. LOL


Ron Cooper said:

There ya go! That would look awesome! And, it would definitely give you the contrast you're looking for. 

btw ~ That's a really nice looking hunk of wood you've got there! (words every man longs to hear...lol)

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on October 22, 2014 at 18:25

Got the Guthook handles on holes drilled out and the pins set in. Then I formed up the handles. This is at 400 grit.

Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on October 22, 2014 at 21:03

Looking good, Brad!

Did you make that mosaic pin yourself?

I really envy your access to the right tools and equipment.

You just keep gettin' better n' better, my friend. Good show!

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on October 23, 2014 at 9:10

Thanks Ron. I bought the mosaic pin awhile ago. Used it of the previous Guthook for my other niece.

Ron Cooper said:

Looking good, Brad!

Did you make that mosaic pin yourself?

I really envy your access to the right tools and equipment.

You just keep gettin' better n' better, my friend. Good show!

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on October 27, 2014 at 18:05

Well these went out to their new owners today.And to alleviate any fears of bad luck, these were traded for that "Box 'o' Antlers", a Jar of homemade Jelly and a sketch of a wolf by my niece.

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on November 10, 2014 at 9:10

What blade would go with this? Hidden tang definitely. 6"+ blade, of course. Damascus or stainless?

I did mock this up out of curiosity, but the Bowie fighter blade looks out of place with this piece of Elk.

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on November 15, 2014 at 12:39

S-183C Yukon Skinner-Stonewashed acid finish. Olive wood. Dark blade/Light wood.

Got this blank awhile ago, and I finished it up today. But I did document the progress.

The S183C Blank from Premium Knife Supply:

OAL             = 8.5" (215mm)

Cutting Edge = 3.5" (88mm)

Handle          = 3.5" (88mm)

Thickness     = 9/64" (3.5mm)

After cutting the the Olivewood turning block I could see where I needed to direct the grain for the best presentation.

After getting my pieces cut out slightly oversized. I glued one side and after letting the glue cure for a hour, I drilled the holes for the Stainless pins and lanyard hole. Then I repeated it for the other side.

I didn't get any pictures of the drilling and pinning, sorry. So we skip right to the results of the sanding and contouring of the handle. Pictured below is after 80, 200, 600 & 800 grit sanding.

Below is the finished product after polishing and buffing.

I liked this blade as soon as I saw it online. I went with thick handles again as the 1/4" thick Olivewood scales give this knife plenty of handle to grip.

Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on November 15, 2014 at 16:28

Outstanding, Brad!

I really like the olivewood!

No, I take that back.

I don't "like" the olivewood -- I LOVE the olivewood!

Good show, my friend! Kudos for a job well done!

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on November 15, 2014 at 16:41

Thanks Ron.

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on November 17, 2014 at 13:09

Elk Tine option #2

6" Random Damascus hidden tang Bowie.

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on November 21, 2014 at 12:24

Should I sell this last one? I just want enough to recoup my costs and buy more materials. After all these are gone, I plan on moving up to damascus blades. That will be in another group.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on November 21, 2014 at 13:01

Brad,

That is all Donnie does.  We sell to buy more materials LOL.  But it works

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