I'm starting to layout my first big rasp knife. This was a 2-1/4" x 12" Horseshoe rasp. I built a fire and got a bed of coals going. Threw a few rasps In overnight to take temper out. Now I'm laying out and filing, grinding. 6" Elk a main beam base for handle and blade is 11-3/4" , got aways to go yet, any tips. Critics , fire away.
Day 2 and have guard and handle fitted. A few more days of sanding and file work on guard and blade sanding thru the grits.
Day #3 on the Bowie, have decorative filings done on the guard and spine of blade. A few more days of final touches on the edge and sheath making.
Nice job on the Bowie. I like that handle and file work.
Cool knife!
Day 4 on the Bowie, I have blade heat treated and sheath done. Waiting on some additions to the sheath and knife. Going to polish blade to 1000 grit while I wait.
It shaved hair and cuts paper easily. Not bad for a big ole knife. !!
Perfect for Rendezvous.
Got the last touches in the mail and finished the Big Bowie. Silver Concho and silver screws for the Sheath. Gun Metal Black on the Pommel and Guard.