One for charity.....Finished PICS

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kimall
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One for charity.....Finished PICS

#1 Post by kimall » Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:46 pm

I am making a knife to be auctioned for charity(RFDS) and am really happy with the file work on the back of this one as it is a bit more complex than I have done before.It is still a bit rough as it is yet to be rehardened and have the final sanding and buffing on it.It is to have a nice burle handle.
Cheers KIM
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#2 Post by Lindsay » Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:55 pm

SWEET :D
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#3 Post by gundy » Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:13 pm

Very nice mate!!!!!!
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#4 Post by jape » Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:08 pm

Beautiful, about 90 mm? What kind of steel please Kim?
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#5 Post by kimall » Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:16 pm

Tricky pic Jape it is 220 OA length, blade 110mm the steel is from an antique sawmill blade that I have made a few others from and comes up as a very nice blade with good qualities of sharpness and edge retention.
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#6 Post by kimall » Sun Dec 14, 2008 3:59 pm

A bit of an update with it almost being finished with it only needing a few more coats on the handle and a final finish and sharpen.
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#7 Post by longbow steve » Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:57 pm

Very nice work Kimall. :)
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#8 Post by stringnstik » Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:01 am

Very nice, love the handle and the way the swirls enhance/match the steel work.
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#9 Post by jindydiver » Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:14 am

Very nice Kim :)
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#10 Post by TEX » Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:36 am

I love your work Kimall.
Great file work.
The handle is really nice.
I bet you couldn't stop smiling as you were finishing it off.
I know I would be.
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#11 Post by Stewart Townsend » Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:26 pm

Looks good.
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#12 Post by kimall » Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:35 pm

Thanks for all the comments guys I am very happy with the way it has turned out as it was for a very good cause also.
Ounce this one is finished I am starting on a new project that has got me really excited and it has been hard to stay focused on this one to get it finished but def worth it.
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Re: One for charity.....Finished PICS

#13 Post by kimall » Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:36 am

Ok last pics I promise as it is finished and will be in the mail on Monday off to its new owner.
The sheath took lnger than expexted as I am better with wood and metal than with leather but I think is worth it.Thanks for all the comments and feedback I have recieved along the way.
Cheers KIM
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#14 Post by jape » Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:29 am

Excellent all round Kimall, lucky guy that got it. Look forward to seeing any more that you produce.
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#15 Post by Coach » Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:40 pm

kimall wrote:
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Just a question ,, what are those lines in the blade ???
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#16 Post by kimall » Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:06 pm

Not sure what lines you mean Coach mabey it is just the way the pic is taken as it is hard to take photos of a mirror finish as I am sure you know with your experience making your knives.Or it is just that I am a plumber and not a knife maker and there are lines there that should not be there but I did not see them myself when I sent it off today.Either way it came up very sharp and should make a usefull hunting companian.If you have any tips or advice on a better finish I would love to hear them if you would like to share.Allways keen to learn more.
:wink: Cheers KIM
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#17 Post by Coach » Tue Dec 23, 2008 6:23 am

Maybe its just the pic , but it "looks" like there are parallel lines going from the spine to the edge .
As for how I finish a blade ,, well I just work through the grits by hand , making sure all scratches are out from the last grit before I move on to a finer one . I do this by putting some wet and dry on a piece of flat sheet metal , sit it on the edge of my bench and draw the knife across it from heel to tip . When I achieve what I want , I then just buff the blade using some Green and Red polishing compound :D
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#18 Post by Al Kidner » Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:03 pm

Good effort Kim, I like the timber in the handle.
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