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Author Topic: Small Ballgrip Knife  (Read 1207 times)

Offline lonehunter

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Small Ballgrip Knife
« on: July 02, 2012, 06:38:27 PM »
Just finished this one.
4 3/4" Blade of 0-1 steel
4 1/8" Full Tang handle
Curly Maple slabs
Iron pins
Lightly aged
As always, Thanks for looking.

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Re: Small Ballgrip Knife
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2012, 06:18:07 AM »
Very well done. Thanks for the looksee :rt th
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Re: Small Ballgrip Knife
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2012, 09:11:41 AM »
Nice one!
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Re: Small Ballgrip Knife
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2012, 10:05:09 AM »
A user for sure... :th up
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Re: Small Ballgrip Knife
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2012, 10:14:12 AM »
That's nice!
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Re: Small Ballgrip Knife
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2012, 10:36:48 AM »
That is a fine looking knife.  Nicely done, sir.
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Re: Small Ballgrip Knife
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2012, 07:37:08 PM »
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Re: Small Ballgrip Knife
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2012, 08:10:54 PM »
Thanks for the kind words!

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Re: Small Ballgrip Knife
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2012, 12:30:26 AM »
That is beautiful wood you used for the scales.  Just an odd tangent as far as knife making goes, but why did you choose to use O-1 steel for the blade?  Keep in mind that I know next to nothing about forging, knife making or the differences in steel, I am simply curious and wish to expand my knowledge base.

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Re: Small Ballgrip Knife
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2012, 09:19:58 AM »
Nice knife...would be pretty handy in the kitchen or camp.
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Re: Small Ballgrip Knife
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2012, 04:30:32 PM »
Quote from: "Bull3540"
That is beautiful wood you used for the scales.  Just an odd tangent as far as knife making goes, but why did you choose to use O-1 steel for the blade?  Keep in mind that I know next to nothing about forging, knife making or the differences in steel, I am simply curious and wish to expand my knowledge base.

William
Thanks all for the kind words!

William, I use 0-1 due to its high carbon content and simplicity of Heat Treat, As well as its reputation when used for knife blades.
I also use A-2 for the same reason, But it is much more expensive.