bigbulls 26 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Same criteria as the last rustic attempt, had to be made out of what was to hand. Ingredients........ old rusty circular saw blade bit of 1 1/4 "X 1 1/4" oak batton two scraps of falconry leather coin bit of one of the dogs old bones. Still need to take the marks out of the steel and polish it up again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigbulls 26 Posted August 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Same criteria as the last rustic attempt, had to be made out of what was to hand.Ingredients........ old rusty circular saw blade bit of 1 1/4 "X 1 1/4" oak batton two scraps of falconry leather coin bit of one of the dogs old bones. Still need to take the marks out of the steel and polish it up again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stubby 175 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 looks good to me, at least you attempted it, Ive seen many write ups on using the saw blade, keep meaning to give it a go myself, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigbulls 26 Posted August 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 looks good to me, at least you attempted it, Ive seen many write ups on using the saw blade, keep meaning to give it a go myself, Thanks Stubby, i only tried the saw blade in the first place because of a post on here, i think it was "Fish" that put up a step by step guide that inspired me to have the first go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jordy p Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 well done mate not bad for second attempt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craftycarper 0 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 l like, not bad going...only one gripe though...is that a pound coin what a waste....i'm tighter than two coats of paint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DUCKWING 302 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 WELL MATE , NICE KNIFE ............ ITS A BIT ADDICTIVE THOUGH ! IVE MADE A FEW KNIFES FROM BITS LAID ABOUT THE WORKSHOP TOO , THIS ONES FROM ........... A PLANER KNIFE AND RE - HEAT TREATED WITH A HANDLE OF AFRICAN PADUK , COINS OF EBONY AND CURLY BIRCH AND A BOLSTER MADE FROM A RECYCLED FIRE SIDE SHOVEL ! THIS ONES MADE FROM PANGA PANGA WITH COINS OF ELK , EBONY AND MOOSE WITH A NICKEL BOLSTER WITH LEATHER SHEATH ITS AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN MAKE FROM DISCARDED BITS AND PIECES ALL THE BEST DUCKWING Quote Link to post Share on other sites
droid 11 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 There's some talent about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigbulls 26 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Really nice work there DW It is a bit addictive as you say, iv got the next blade marked out ready!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigbulls 26 Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Has anyone had a go at a folding knife? Im having a bit of trouble getting my head around the locking mechanism, i was aiming at doing something along the lines of the Opinel locking system. Any help greatfully recived Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DUCKWING 302 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Has anyone had a go at a folding knife?Im having a bit of trouble getting my head around the locking mechanism, i was aiming at doing something along the lines of the Opinel locking system. Any help greatfully recived HI MATE , IVE BEEN MAKING A FEW BLADES FOR THE LAST FEW YRS NOW . THOUGH NEVER HAD A GO AT THE LOCK KNIFE ,....... NOT REALLY MY THING AS I PREFER A FIXED BLADE ........ BUT ... YOUR BEST BET FOR INFORMATION IS THE BRITISH BLADES SITE ...... THERES SOME AMAZING BLADESMITHS ON THERE ....... WITH GOOD TUTORIALS IN THE STICKYS http://www.britishblades.com/forums/index.php ALL THE BEST DUCKWING Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigbulls 26 Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Has anyone had a go at a folding knife?Im having a bit of trouble getting my head around the locking mechanism, i was aiming at doing something along the lines of the Opinel locking system. Any help greatfully recived HI MATE , IVE BEEN MAKING A FEW BLADES FOR THE LAST FEW YRS NOW . THOUGH NEVER HAD A GO AT THE LOCK KNIFE ,....... NOT REALLY MY THING AS I PREFER A FIXED BLADE ........ BUT ... YOUR BEST BET FOR INFORMATION IS THE BRITISH BLADES SITE ...... THERES SOME AMAZING BLADESMITHS ON THERE ....... WITH GOOD TUTORIALS IN THE STICKYS http://www.britishblades.com/forums/index.php ALL THE BEST DUCKWING Thanks bud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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