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kimall
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by kimall » Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:02 pm
I was given some roller bearings ages ago to try in the forge as they are a very good knife steel but can be a bity tricky to work so I have been avoiding them a bit.
Anyway I got a bit inspired this week and its amazing what comes out of the little dragon sometimes.I had no idea that there would be enough steel in one of these to make a full size knife but after about 4 hours,a swollen forarm and a lot of sweat I got this......
Cheers KIM
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by kimall » Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:11 pm
OK so yes that is ugly so with a bit more time now we have this........
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by Bill » Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:24 pm
ohhh!!! what a beauty I'm sure she will be...............
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Gringa Bows
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by Gringa Bows » Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:58 pm
Looks good Kim,i can imagine how much sweat there was
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by Outbackdad » Fri Jan 01, 2010 6:38 am
Looks good Kim.
Seen this as he finish the first day and he did look a bit worse for wear. ( Kim not the blade )
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by otis.drum » Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:56 am
i love the shape of the blade kim. look forward to seeing it finished.
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kimall
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by kimall » Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:36 pm
A little update for those interested.I finished the blade on the w/end and heattreated and tempered it and LOVE the results.It is the sharpest thing I have ever made and I am not finished sharpening yet I just had to see how the heattreat had gone.I did a little file work on the back first and it looks ok too I think(flames because it is forged).Here are a couple of pics more to come when the handle goes on.
Cheers KIM
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by Chase N. Nocks » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:25 am
Kim, not to downplay your sweat and effort involved but I would love just a smidgeon of your talent (oh and some of your secrets of course) Can't wait to see more updates and the finished product.
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by Gringa Bows » Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:47 pm
i love the flames,its going to look nice when its finished,what kind of handle you puting on it...............Rod
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by kimall » Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:44 pm
Thanks guys for the comments I still need to work more on the final finishing of my knives after seeing others on here(ST)but I just love playing around with this type of stuff and the edge on this number is very nice.C.Nocks I have no secrets mate if you think I have something worth knowing in me just ask and I will try to help.
Rod I was thinking a nice piece of MDF or chipboard.(Thats what I told the new owner and he was not that happy).
No I have a piece of Burl here that should if cut right be just big enough to do the job and should suit the overall design of the knife.Thanks again for the support........
Cheers KIM
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by Stewart Townsend » Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:57 pm
kimall wrote:
Rod I was thinking a nice piece of MDF or chipboard.
With a "flame job" and some lacquer would look cool, as a safe queen .........
The company who works out a good "flame job" with either Micarta or G-10 is going to make a mint.
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by Steven J » Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:23 pm
An outstanding result. Well done on maintaining the stamina to beat out that bearing. I love the shape of the blade. Looking forward to seeing it finished.
Steve
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by kimall » Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:46 pm
Ok pics of the finished knife and its time to make the pouch...............
Thanks again for all the comments.........Cheers KIM
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by Gringa Bows » Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:00 pm
Man beautiful knife Kim,the handle looks real good...............Rod
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by piggy » Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:22 pm
Mate your getting good now, I remember when you first started making your forge.
Thanks for sharing.
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by woodie » Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:34 pm
Mate that is nise work. I realy need to get a forge.
woodie
may your arrows fly straight and true and your limbs return.
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by otis.drum » Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:30 pm
beautiful. i love the cable in the handle, and the finish of the handle wood. do wish to donate it to a good cause... perhaps to, otis' hunting gear foundation!
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by ivorycollector » Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:48 am
Thats an awesome looking knife. Congrats!
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Gringa Bows
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by Gringa Bows » Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:18 am
I've got a packet of plastic picnic knives,i'll donate to your foundation,Otis dont want you to cut yourself mate
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by otis.drum » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:24 am
thanks for the offer rod, but i'll have to pass i think.
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kimall
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by kimall » Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:46 pm
Thanks again for the comments guys.When I move house in a few weeks(I have finally bought one) I will have all the gear set up full time so if guys want to come and have a go then there will be a place.It is not hard I mean I can do it and in a couple of days it would be no probs to make a blade yourself and that would really mean something to most I think.
Cheers KIM
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by Gringa Bows » Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:27 pm
thanks Kim,i may take you up on that one day in the future
...............Rod
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by stringnstik » Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:41 am
orsum work kimall. Great matching unit with the handle and forged finish on the blade. Love the overall shape and flame work on the back too. Great inspiration to the rest of us..if only I had more time :lol
Keep it up.
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kimall
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by kimall » Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:19 pm
I made the pouch today so it is finished and can go in the mail Monday.
It has been a bit of a chore as it is the first of this type I have made and it should get easier from now on.Thanks for all the kind comments during this thread........
Cheers KIM..
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by Gringa Bows » Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:42 pm
unbelieveable how it went from a roller bearing to what it is now Kim,the pouch turned out pretty good too mate,something to be proud of ,if i made it i would'nt be able to part with it
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kimall
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by kimall » Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:50 pm
Thanks mate it did turn out ok.I think the next one will be a damascus blade and I might even keep it for myself.
Cheers KIM
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Steve