I usually stick to making hunting knives but I decided to try something different. I just finished these two fighters. Both knives are made from CPM35VN steel. Top knife has a 6 1/4" blade and is 10 1/4" overall with a maroon micarta handle and copper spacer. Bottom knife has a 5 1/2" blade and is 9 3/4" overall with a cocobola handle.
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Very nice!
How do you like that CPM35VN to work with? I need to make a stainless hunting knife for a friend and usually use 154CM, but have been wanting to try something new.
Thanks Ron. I find that CPM35VN is the same to work as CPM135. Grinds well and you can get a nice finish with some hand sanding to 400-600 grit. I've heard that CPM35VN holds an excellent edge, so that's why I decided to try it and compare the results.
Both are great blades. Thats some great looking cocobolo as well!
Two very nice knives. :campfire:
Thanks much guys!
Couple of beauties there. Nice work.
Thanks for the thumbs up Brandon.
I really like these. I dig that top one with the two tone bolster!
Great work as always, friend!
Todd
Thanks Todd, appreciate your comments. Glad you like them.
Really nice.
Thanks Izzy.
Those look great. I haven't tried a fighter yet. Hmmm. The possibilities are endless with this hobby.
Very nice! :thumbsup:
Darren
Thanks guys. The possibilities are endless.