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Started by Jessebeaux, March 21, 2017, 09:00:00 PM

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Jessebeaux

Here's my first attempt... Hidden Tang. Used JB weld for my epoxy... I really enjoyed this project and plan to do a few more.. however, I'd like to step up my blade quality. Supplier recommendations? Also, any universal sheaths I can purchase?
First knife  https://imgur.com/a/vOZqA
2018 Bodnik Slick Stick 60" 45#
2017 Bodnik Slick Stick 58" 45#
2009 Martin Savannah 62" 50#
2015 Samick Sage 62" 40#
1968 Bear Grizzly 56" 50#
Osage Self Bow 66" 45#
2010 PSE Mustang 60" 45#

TrackerNy


Bladepeek

Very nice. I like that blade shape.

My comment regarding the sheath is to repeat the old saying "a knife can have many sheaths, but a sheath can have only one knife". You really want a sheath which will hold the knife securely and protect the knife from you and what you bump into and protect you from the knife.

Really fine leather work is a thing to be admired and usually the result of many years of experience. However, I'm living proof that even a beginner can easily make a serviceable sheath with decent instruction.

Some of the master-class knife work on here deserves only the very best in leather work, but for a hobbyist, I'd say get a book on leather crafting and give it a try. I'm learning to enjoy it almost as much as the knife making.
60" Bear Super K LH 40#@28
69" Matt Meacham LH 42@28
66" Swift Wing LH 35@28
54" Java Man Elk Heart LH 43@28
62"/58" RER LXR LH 44/40@28

Jessebeaux

2018 Bodnik Slick Stick 60" 45#
2017 Bodnik Slick Stick 58" 45#
2009 Martin Savannah 62" 50#
2015 Samick Sage 62" 40#
1968 Bear Grizzly 56" 50#
Osage Self Bow 66" 45#
2010 PSE Mustang 60" 45#

just_a_hunter

Nice start! Keep at it!

Todd
"Before you get down on yourself  because you don't have the things you want, think of all the things you DON'T want that you don't have."

You'll notice the "luckiest" elk hunters have worn out boots.

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