Just got this one photoed

Lin Rhea · April 13, 2008, 03:27:00 PM

I finished this little knife the other day.

Blade: 4 1/2 inch of 5160
Handle: Amber Stag
Fittings: Stainless
OAL is 9 1/4 inch

I wanted to keep most of the bark on the stag. I just like the look sometimes. That means I had to thin the scales from the inside till I was happy with the way they flushed with the guard. Both sides look very close to the same. Makes for a slim handle.
Lin

GAstumpshooter · April 13, 2008, 03:35:00 PM

Very nice

Leftieshot · April 13, 2008, 04:49:00 PM

Thats a good lookin knife my friend! Is it spoken for?

Lin Rhea · April 13, 2008, 04:54:00 PM

Steve,
I'm going to have it at the Blade Show in Atlanta. Thanks,
Lin

LC · April 13, 2008, 05:34:00 PM

"Makes for a slim handle"

Makes for a dang good looking knife IMHO! Very nice.

JL · April 13, 2008, 06:20:00 PM

Sweet blade Lin! I really like the grind on the blade. Looks like it will take one wicked edge.

JL

kbaknife · April 13, 2008, 07:22:00 PM

A hunting knife does NOT get any better than that.
She is SWEET!

Steve Nuckels · April 13, 2008, 09:13:00 PM

That is very nice! I love the work you ALL show us here!

Have fun in Atlanta!!!

Leftieshot · April 13, 2008, 10:20:00 PM

Lin, do you solder your guards to the blade? Or is it just a rather snug fit?

Starkman · April 13, 2008, 11:35:00 PM

Very nice Lin. I'm in the process of making arrangements to attend the show. Amber stag is one of my favorite handle materials. I'd like to see how this knife feels in the hand.
Bob

Lin Rhea · April 14, 2008, 06:30:00 AM

Thanks Bob. You should get a chance to look it over before the show.

Steve,
The guard is press fit, being tight where it cant ever get loose. I do seal the joint to keep water, blood,etc from getting in starting any rust later. I use JB Weld since the color is neutral.
Lin

skullworks · April 14, 2008, 06:54:00 AM

Looks great Lin!!!

overbo · April 14, 2008, 06:21:00 PM

That takes my time.

OconeeDan · April 14, 2008, 09:02:00 PM

Lin, thanks for posting that. Very nice in every way.
I look forward to meeting you at the upcoming Blade show, and seeing some of your work.
Dan

Ian johnson · April 14, 2008, 09:33:00 PM

my dad and I will be going to the bladeshow, will you have some knives for sale there?

el oso · April 14, 2008, 11:17:00 PM

Perfect!

Dallas · April 15, 2008, 08:16:00 AM

Lin, beautiful work as usual! Is it a mortised tang or is it a full tang that is just not visible in the photo?

Lin Rhea · April 15, 2008, 06:04:00 PM

Thanks. It's a mortised tang. Lin

Leftieshot · April 16, 2008, 10:00:00 AM

What is a mortised tang?

Lin Rhea · April 16, 2008, 08:04:00 PM

A mortised tang is where the inside of the handle scales are grooved (mortised) to allow the tang to slide in to. Half of the tang thickness is removed from the inside of each scale for a snug fit. This material can be removed with a dremmel, chisel, or milling machine, etc. After a satisfactory fit up, the scales are carefully lined back up and glued together to form what is essentially one piece again. The front of the handle is checked for fit to the guard, adjusted if needed, and epoxied on the blade and guard.
I leave my handle a little large for final shaping, but already have my pins located. There are lots of variations of methods and you will find what works best for you as you make a few.
Lin