I think you all know that I have been making custom leather knife sheaths for some guys through the gun and knife forums I participate in. Well it was all really a build up to me wanting to make a knife of my own. I finally did it.
I chose this style as it incorporates details I like in a hand made knife and the size is because I mostly use (or rather play with) a knife around the yard pruning bushes and stuff.
Here's some pics.
8 comments:
How in the world do you make a knife?...especially the blade. What is the handle made of out of? Impressive!
The photos are impressive too!
As Jen said, that's a nice looking blade. Love the wood handle, and clean, stylish guard. Did you grind the blade yourself?
Thanks!
Yup, all done by me from scratch. The knife started as a 17"x2"x 1/4" bar of steel, a couple small pieces of stainless steel, a stainless pin and a plank of wood.
What kind of wood?
Walnut.
Nice work Dute! ar you goig to start selling knives now? I bet you could kill a bear wth that.
Wow Stuart those are awesome pictures. You sure are an Artist. I sure do like the sheath too. I'll bet you'll get alot of people wanting you to make them one too.
The handle really shows up in the sunlight.
Beautiful workmanship
lots of love Mum
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