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Title: Drop point knife build along
Post by: RGK on April 09, 2007, 10:50:00 PM

I offered to make a knife as a prize for a turkey contest so I started it today. This will be a drop point blade. I am using a saw blade. Stamped into the blade was "Made in Norway" so I feel good about the steel it made from.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw1.jpg)

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw2.jpg)

After roughing out the blade, I softened the handle so I can drill holes for the brass pins.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw3.jpg)

Then I cleaned up the edges and polished the blade.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw4.jpg)

After sharpening the blade, I drilled the pin holes.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw5.jpg)

For the handle, I am thinking of using walnut and antler or bone.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: RGK on April 09, 2007, 10:51:00 PM

For the knife handle, I will use antler and walnut. I cut apart a small rack to make the sides.

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw6.jpg)

I used J.B. weld epoxy to attach the antler to the walnut sides and then drilled the holes for the brass pins.

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw8.jpg)

I also use J.B. weld to attach the sides to the tang and in the pin holes. The pins are a tight fit that get pounded together.

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw91.jpg)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw9.jpg)

The sides are over sized and will be sanded to shape after the epoxy sets.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: john mccabe on April 09, 2007, 10:59:00 PM

Lookin good, cant wait to see this one finished!

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: dposalski on April 09, 2007, 11:33:00 PM

Awesome knife.  Great shape.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: JEFF B on April 10, 2007, 12:49:00 AM

hey that looks real good bro

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Over&Under on April 10, 2007, 02:02:00 AM

That will turn out sweet!  Can't wait to see it!!

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: madness522 on April 10, 2007, 06:43:00 AM

Very nice profile on that one.  Can't wait to see it finished.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: 4runr on April 10, 2007, 07:07:00 AM

Nice build-along! Good pics and info. thanks!
 :clapper:

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: ber643 on April 10, 2007, 07:33:00 AM

Very nice - in all aspects.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: DarkeGreen on April 10, 2007, 08:03:00 AM

This one is going to be sweet for sure!

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Ryan High on April 10, 2007, 10:26:00 AM

very nice job I can't wait to see it complete

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Tim Kosteczko on April 10, 2007, 10:39:00 AM

very nice looks great already

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: CMR on April 10, 2007, 10:58:00 AM

Wow...very nice.

What kind of saw blade is that?

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Tim Clark on April 10, 2007, 11:26:00 AM

Pruning saw, if I'm not mistaken.

Agree with all of the above - very nice indeed.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Badlands on April 10, 2007, 11:52:00 AM

RGK
I'm new to this, How did you cut the blade out??

It looks great and I'd like to give it a try.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: RGK on April 10, 2007, 05:10:00 PM

With a Dremmel tool and small diameter high speed cut off wheels.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: drewsbow on April 10, 2007, 05:13:00 PM

Lookin good :0)

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: bayoulongbowman on April 10, 2007, 05:26:00 PM

I love this stuff!!!!!!!!!!!  :)

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: dposalski on April 10, 2007, 05:46:00 PM

"Softened the blade for the handle"?  What does this mean and how is it accomplished?

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Dano on April 10, 2007, 05:49:00 PM

Nice job!!! Man, I just love buildalongs.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Sant-Ravenhill on April 10, 2007, 05:52:00 PM

Like everyone else I love buildalongs! Can't wait for more!

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on April 10, 2007, 05:53:00 PM

I've got the Dremmel tool and cut off wheels now I just have to find me the right piece of metal.
Nice job RGK.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: RGK on April 10, 2007, 09:49:00 PM

heat it until it is bright orange and then sloooooooooooooooly let it cool.

QuoteOriginally posted by dposalski:
"Softened the blade for the handle"?  What does this mean and how is it accomplished?

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: RGK on April 10, 2007, 09:51:00 PM

I had time to sand down the handle a bit tonight. I will use tung oil as the finish.

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw94.jpg)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw93.jpg)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw92.jpg)

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Roadkill on April 10, 2007, 10:07:00 PM

nice

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: TexMex on April 10, 2007, 10:44:00 PM

Beautiful!!

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Bodork on April 10, 2007, 11:08:00 PM

You're killin' me! That thing looks awesome! Hey, I just had an idea! I work for a landscape company and my boss has been whinning for a helle knife. Maybe I can take an old pruning blade(we have alot of them laying around)and make him a knife like that one. Thanks for the motivation and instructions. Mike

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: DesertDude on April 11, 2007, 03:03:00 AM

Sweeeeet............Man that is Cool.....

Thanks for sharing.........

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: houseman on April 11, 2007, 04:19:00 AM

WOW!! you do have some skills.  Nice job!

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: TimBow2 on April 11, 2007, 05:34:00 AM

nice looking........this thread gave me some idea's on my next knife.........thanks

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: BenBow on April 11, 2007, 09:07:00 AM

All Right! Nice job. Got me thinking about what I can do with a worn out saw blade. Now where can I find some time.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Green Arrow on April 11, 2007, 11:32:00 AM

quick question:  are you using a dremmel to cut out the blade?  and what kind of eye protection do you need to wear.  i've never played with metal but i'd like to give it a try.  and how do you shape the handle....

thanks for the build along, it is a gorgeous knife!!

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Shakes.602 on April 11, 2007, 11:37:00 AM

Dremel makes a Diamond Cut Off Wheel as well, thats what I would Use anyway.
Good Set of Safety Glasses with sides Covered too Green Arrow!! The Wrap around kind work Really well.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: RGK on April 11, 2007, 05:51:00 PM

Eye protection???  Now look, I have something in my eye.  ;)  I wear safety glasses and sometimes a full face shield with them.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: sticshooter on April 11, 2007, 05:57:00 PM

Ron ya make a awesome knife and I still see them deer sausages ya posted before.Great Job.<><

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Numitokayo on April 11, 2007, 06:50:00 PM

Simply beautiful Ron !!!! Great job  :)

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Coop on April 11, 2007, 07:25:00 PM

Very nice!

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: RGK on April 12, 2007, 08:14:00 PM

I Finished the saw blade knife. The tung oil really gives it a good shine.

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw97.jpg)


(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw96.jpg)


(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw95.jpg)


Time to start making the sheath.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: sticshooter on April 12, 2007, 08:33:00 PM

Great looking knife.<><

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Frenchymanny on April 12, 2007, 08:53:00 PM

Superb work!

  :thumbsup:      :clapper:  
F-Manny

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: john mccabe on April 12, 2007, 11:25:00 PM

I love that knife!
Nice work Ron.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: JEFF B on April 12, 2007, 11:31:00 PM

real awesome ron wow!!!  :notworthy:

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Over&Under on April 13, 2007, 12:36:00 AM

Holy cow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  reeaaaallllly  nice!!  really like the shape.  Well done

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: paleFace on April 13, 2007, 03:34:00 PM

RGK what are the deminsions on this beaut? do you have a pattern that you used or was this one you just drew up?  i think my pole saw could use a new blade   :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: DarkeGreen on April 13, 2007, 03:37:00 PM

Man that is one sweet knife.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Shadow Hunter on April 13, 2007, 07:31:00 PM

Very Nice

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: rxhntr on April 13, 2007, 07:47:00 PM

That is one fine piece of work--one question--What is tung oil?

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: RGK on April 13, 2007, 09:32:00 PM

Paleface. It was just something I sketched up to fit the blade.

With the knife done. I am going to start another build along for the leather sheath. Stay tuned.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Predator1 on April 13, 2007, 10:27:00 PM

WOW! Nice work. Would you mind telling how you worked the handle down?

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: paleFace on April 13, 2007, 10:42:00 PM

appreciate it, i have started my 1st knife thanks to this thread.  good thing i don't have an addictive personality   :help:  i think i can get at least 3 and maybe 4 out of this old saw blade.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: V I Archer on April 14, 2007, 02:59:00 AM

How do you polish the blade up?  It looked pretty beat before, is it all hand sanding or do you attack it with some kind of power tool?

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: REBbowhunter on April 14, 2007, 09:42:00 PM

Did this blade need to be heat treated and tempered?

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Norwegian Bowhunter on April 14, 2007, 10:30:00 PM

Very nice!!
I am sure you will be satisfied with the quality of the blade.
My grandfather used the same steel to cut gras on his farm.
Different shape of course.

Inge

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: RGK on April 14, 2007, 10:37:00 PM

I use a belt sander to remove material from the handle.

The blade is very hard without heat treating.

Title: Re: Drop point knife build along
Post by: Norwegian Bowhunter on April 14, 2007, 10:41:00 PM

Yes i guess it is hard, but i think it is easy to sharpen.
I think that many of the huntingknives are to hard so i find them diffecult to sharpen.
I like the old ones.
You are making a beautiful knife!!

Inge