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swami
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by swami » Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:01 pm
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Hello all,
Have attached a few recent knives I made with Mulga handles harvested in the Cunnamulla area and Osage Orange wood harvested in Castlemaine Vic. Have recently started making sheaths which is half the fun
. Looking at attempting some self bows soon to appease the gods (and Hilly) for my wheel affliction.
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- Osage orange handle RWL34 steel
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- Gidgee handle D2 steel
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Gringa Bows
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by Gringa Bows » Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:47 pm
Welcome to the site ,those knives look real nice mate,i like gidgee and i brought a log of mulger home from Bollon last week for future bow risers.
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blu-dog
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by blu-dog » Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:54 pm
I love the look of a well made custom knife... these are very impressive!
Especially like the look of the Mulga handle RWL34 steel
Look forward to seeing more of your work...
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Stickbow Hunter
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by Stickbow Hunter » Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:55 pm
Nice lookin' knives! Welcome to the site; how about telling us a bit about yourself.
Jeff
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jindydiver
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by jindydiver » Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:44 am
Outstanding work
Mick
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LAWOFNATURE
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by LAWOFNATURE » Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:13 am
very nice mate.
what Rockwell do you harden them to?
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Nephew
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by Nephew » Tue Oct 26, 2010 7:40 pm
I really like the Mulga. Oddly enough, I was looking at some at Cunnamulla just recently and wondered about it's suitability for these kinds of uses. Got me answer, now!
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stringnstik
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by stringnstik » Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:13 am
Very nice indeed and welcome
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swami
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by swami » Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:21 pm
Thanks for the kind words, the knives are heat treated to 60 rc by Hills Heat treatment in Victoria. A knives edge holding ability is generally related to the steel type and heat treatment process so an accurately controlled furnace is needed to get consistant results, particularly with the fancy stainless steels.
keep up the great posts.
Does anyone have any plans /dimensions for a flat bow using possibly spotted gum?
Thanks again
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Dryfired
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by Dryfired » Sat Mar 19, 2011 7:43 pm
Beautiful blades and beautiful handles, Swami!
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hazard
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by hazard » Sat Mar 19, 2011 11:28 pm
I particularly like the pin work. They look very durable. Very nice!
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swami
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by swami » Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:55 pm
Thanks for the feedback, Lots of smaller handle pins keeps the timber more stable and contrasts with the timber more than thicker fewer pins.
A good quality custom knife will last a lifetime and is something to be cherished by the owner and envied by freinds. If anyone would like to buy an Australian made custom knife and Sheath let me know and i will give you as keen a deal as I can.
A custom bow need a custom knife.
Thanks for you interest.
Swami
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hazard
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by hazard » Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:42 pm
Australian made works of art such as these most certainly be envied.
Politics is a game played by dishonest people to gain an unfair advantage!
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
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TazGtz
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by TazGtz » Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:46 pm
Beautiful knives!
Just because I don't have one like that I might have to order one... if the missus allows me!
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swami
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by swami » Sun May 01, 2011 7:27 pm
Hello all,
Have attached a photo of a recently finished knife with a Mulga handle and D2 blade, this is a size and style which I have found to be one of the best allround knives that I have ever made. I will be producing more of this very popular well ballanced knife due to its high demand and very positive customer feed back.
Regards
Swami
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TazGtz
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by TazGtz » Sun May 01, 2011 7:36 pm
The missus is all over the screen... covering it up so I don't crack and order one!
Very nice looking knife!
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