couple old knives.

[bigbob]

Some may have seen me commenting occasionly on knives so I thought I would post these shots of a couple I made more that 20 years ago. They have been cleaned up many times due to surface rust from acid on the fingers not being cleaned properly.They were both made from a high carbon tool steel called O1, which is brilliant to work with as it comes annealed and responds greatly to heat treatment. My background was as a mine heavy maintenance boily, dealing in all sorts of alloys and steels. Both are showing their age and the grind lines have been polished out to a degree. The big bowie originally had all engraving running along the upper section but has all but gone due to rust removal.The smaller knife is a drop point skinner.They were part of only 4 knives I made, the other 2 disappeared years ago. I have gone back to using my old point and shoot camera which works as long as I hold the battery compartment closed with fingers.

[Stickbow Hunter]

A couple of Ol' Timers made by the Ol' Timer hey Bob?

Good to see them in good nick and still ready for use.

Jeff

[Gringa Bows]

That bottom one is a solid old girl hey

[otis.drum]

drop points are pretty knives IMO.

what kind of wood are the handles made from?

[bigbob]

drop points are pretty knives IMO.

what kind of wood are the handles made from?

Damn Otis I was hoping no one would ask me that question. It was 25 years ago and i am flat out guessing my name these days. Yeah Rod they both have a bit of weight about them, but I dont really use them these days, sometimes take the big bowie as a pig sticker but it hasnt had that duty for a long time.And Jeff, like their owner these knives are just "mature"

[Stickbow Hunter]

And Jeff, like their owner these knives are just "mature"

Well said mate.

Jeff

[bigbob]

I did get the bit about 'old timers' too Jeff, as long as you were referring to the Schrade[?] variety!

[Stickbow Hunter]

Jeff