Knife thread
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dustin_mud
Observer
Thank you, started out just doing it to kill time then for friends, now I think I'm getting to the point of building to sell.
rbkelley89
Observer
Can some guys post up some tools they are using in these builds id like to build an antler grip skinning knife for my pops.
dustin_mud
Observer
You can do everything I did with just a drill and files, lots of work but can be done. Search youtube, theres tons of how to videos.
dustin_mud
Observer
I do all mine freehand with files
PETER PETRAKIEV
Adventurer
Two new projects in the future,
today arrived two blades from the blacksmith.
today arrived two blades from the blacksmith.
dustin_mud
Observer
Peter are you grinding your own beveles or buying the blades fully built and your adding the scales?
Also what finish are you doing to your woods?
Also what finish are you doing to your woods?
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dustin_mud
Observer
Camp knife I just finished up out of 440C stainless
FreeRangeFJ
Observer
PETER PETRAKIEV
Adventurer
Here are a few of mine........
Top is a Alan Elishewitz, middle is a Don Maxwell and bottom is mine, which has been carried everyday since 2000
Top two, Hubertus (I picked these up at the factory in Solingen), next Microtech HALO, Paragon elite, Haller Blitz
The obligatory Gerber (sorry no BG here), my first try at multi color Cerakote (graph black, tungsten and burnt bronze)
Top is a Alan Elishewitz, middle is a Don Maxwell and bottom is mine, which has been carried everyday since 2000
Top two, Hubertus (I picked these up at the factory in Solingen), next Microtech HALO, Paragon elite, Haller Blitz
The obligatory Gerber (sorry no BG here), my first try at multi color Cerakote (graph black, tungsten and burnt bronze)
WininUtah
Adventurer
I've been collecting knives for about 40 years, sometimes as investments, sometimes for use. I try to get the best knife for each intended use and don't get too worried about the $$. Nathan Carothers has come up with a method of producing an exceptional Field Knife at a reasonable, for a custom, price. I will most likely put this knife in a BOB of sorts that I keep in my Wrangler.
The blade steel is 3V which Nathan has a proprietary heat treat to RC62, making it "almost" stainless. Handle material choices have been Micarta or G10, both great for knives intended to be used. Lorien Arnold, a knife designer, worked with Nathan on the design. The knife feels great in hand and is smoothed where it needs to be. Some factory knives cost more than this, $245.00 delivered!
Nathan did a video showing the durability of 3V at 62RC, impressive!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w1_WX_fNN8
Here's mine, comes with a serviceable Kydex sheath:
The blade steel is 3V which Nathan has a proprietary heat treat to RC62, making it "almost" stainless. Handle material choices have been Micarta or G10, both great for knives intended to be used. Lorien Arnold, a knife designer, worked with Nathan on the design. The knife feels great in hand and is smoothed where it needs to be. Some factory knives cost more than this, $245.00 delivered!
Nathan did a video showing the durability of 3V at 62RC, impressive!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w1_WX_fNN8
Here's mine, comes with a serviceable Kydex sheath:
Every Miles A Memory
Expedition Leader
That's a pretty knife WininUtah!! Thanks for the link
PETER PETRAKIEV
Adventurer
Project completed.
dustin_mud
Observer
One I just finished up for a friend.
