The Oakfield Knife Engraved

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Coach · #1 Post by **Coach** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:00 pm

Some people may remember this knife
http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=5935
that had to be engraved , and they asked to see it when finished .
Well here it is

I am quite happy with it

The guy that did it wasn't though , as he broke a few burrs doing it

try hard to make bow · #2 Post by **try hard to make bow** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:33 pm

looks good nice blade

Jaydo · #3 Post by **Jaydo** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:54 am

Very nice coach, im eventually planning to do something similar for a group of my mates who ive been camping with once every holidays since we were 13,

ever done engraving yourself ? i imagine it could be quite difficult ?

losty · #4 Post by **losty** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:20 am

yeah it is. takes practice to get as neat as te above. If you dont hold it steady it just runs off on you as the tip spins. i do a little bit of it at my work and my lines arnt anything to be proud of lol.

Coach · #5 Post by **Coach** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:07 pm

I have done a little engraving with my Dremel tool , but I need a LOT more practice

#6 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:20 pm

I'm sure the fella will be stoked with it mate.

Jeff

The Gnome! · #7 Post by **The Gnome!** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:38 pm

One thing to remember is when making knives is to ask if there is engraving to be done if so get the required engraving done before hardening/tempering that way the engraving can be done a little easier and deeper.

As Jeff said

I'm sure the fella will be stoked with it mate.

Coach · #8 Post by **Coach** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:56 pm

Garden Gnome wrote:One thing to remember is when making knives is to ask if there is engraving to be done if so get the required engraving done before hardening/tempering that way the engraving can be done a little easier and deeper.

As Jeff said
I'm sure the fella will be stoked with it mate.

True ,, I am just a little worried as after heat treating there is a lot of finishing to be done and wouldnt want to affect the engraving . I will try it one day on a knife that is my own .

Nephew · #9 Post by **Nephew** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:05 pm

Jesus, mate, that looks so good, like it should be in a magazine article, pics and all!

Coach · #10 Post by **Coach** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:16 pm

Moreton wrote:Jesus, mate, that looks so good, like it should be in a magazine article, pics and all!

You dont let up , do you ?

Nephew · #11 Post by **Nephew** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:01 pm

Sorry mate, couldn't resist! I'm very persistent when I really believe in something.

I know I promised before, but I REALLY will leave it alone now,ok?(he said, fingers crossed)