Something different for me

Track · October 14, 2015, 02:33:00 PM

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.

Bladepeek · October 14, 2015, 08:00:00 PM

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.

Track · October 14, 2015, 08:39:00 PM

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.

KSCATTRAPR · October 15, 2015, 08:29:00 AM

Both are great blades. Thats some great looking cocobolo as well!

Lin Rhea · October 15, 2015, 08:33:00 AM

Two very nice knives.

Track · October 15, 2015, 01:50:00 PM

Thanks much guys!

LONGBOWKID · October 18, 2015, 01:34:00 AM

Couple of beauties there. Nice work.

Track · October 19, 2015, 11:04:00 AM

Thanks for the thumbs up Brandon.

just_a_hunter · October 29, 2015, 07:05:00 PM

I really like these. I dig that top one with the two tone bolster!

Great work as always, friend!

Todd

Track · October 30, 2015, 02:37:00 PM

Thanks Todd, appreciate your comments. Glad you like them.

Izzy · October 31, 2015, 08:16:00 AM

Really nice.

Track · October 31, 2015, 01:33:00 PM

Thanks Izzy.

Gdpolk · December 10, 2015, 05:38:00 PM

Those look great. I haven't tried a fighter yet. Hmmm. The possibilities are endless with this hobby.

djohnson · December 10, 2015, 09:48:00 PM

Very nice!

Darren

TrackerNy · December 18, 2015, 07:51:00 PM

Thanks guys. The possibilities are endless.