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Craftsmanship => Hawks and Knives => Topic started by: JamieMc65 on August 01, 2010, 05:21:10 PM

Title: My first attempt
Post by: JamieMc65 on August 01, 2010, 05:21:10 PM

I did all but the blade.

Inner lining is leather and the outer is Elk Rawhide. Stitched with waxed thread.

I know I messed the tang position up, but I could not replace the metal.

I really enjoyed making the sheath and I learned quite a bit with this one.

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x77/Wink_LOM/knives/DSCN1094.jpg)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x77/Wink_LOM/knives/DSCN1095.jpg)


Jamie

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Post by: Choupic on August 01, 2010, 07:05:35 PM

Looks really good! Deer leg bone?

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Post by: rickevans on August 01, 2010, 07:59:52 PM

Nicely done. Love those rawhide sheaths!

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Post by: vthompson on August 01, 2010, 09:12:44 PM

I think that you did a mighty fine job. If you need someone to field test it for you, PM me for my address(LOL).

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Post by: melsdad on August 01, 2010, 09:28:10 PM

That is a very fine looking knife for a first attempt!! Keep up the good work!

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Post by: Bison Horn on August 02, 2010, 05:13:36 AM

Nice work,well done.

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Post by: Roaddog on August 02, 2010, 05:17:18 AM

I think you did a nice job all the way around. Don't stop now.

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Post by: JamieMc65 on August 02, 2010, 07:20:45 AM

Thanks all.

That is Deer Leg bone. My dog keeps bringin' them too me. She runs into the woods for about a  half hour and brings me back presents!

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Post by: LRB on August 02, 2010, 07:39:31 AM

Good job. That is unusually well done, Looks better than some pros.

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Post by: JamieMc65 on August 02, 2010, 09:41:27 AM

Thanks LRB!

I have not "aged" anything but the handle.

Wondering what is the best method of protecting everything from the wet?

I used a two part epoxy to attach the handle.
Lesson learned.....It heats up bone real quick!

I am looking forward to my next foray.

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Post by: Swamp on August 03, 2010, 05:27:35 AM

Very nice there Jamie! Very nice!

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Post by: Choupic on August 04, 2010, 06:17:31 AM

Sounds like ya got a good dog!

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Post by: windwalker_au on August 05, 2010, 12:02:31 AM

great looking knife you did an exelant job on it.
bernie

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Post by: LRB on August 07, 2010, 02:05:45 PM

"Wondering what is the best method of protecting everything from the wet?"

 I don't use anything, but Chuck Burrows coats his with real spar varnish. I intend to give it a try on my next.

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Post by: windwalker_au on September 27, 2010, 11:02:57 PM

i thinkit looks awesome.
Bernie

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Post by: Spotted Bull on September 28, 2010, 04:42:14 PM

Dang that really looks great!!

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Post by: HalfMoonRanger on October 12, 2010, 08:51:20 AM

That's an awesome job for the first one! Can't wait to see the next one!