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Keeslar Flare...Finished with Sheep Horn

Started by tippit, January 28, 2018, 01:51:00 PM

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tippit

January 28, 2018, 01:51:00 PM
It raining in Aiken, SC...perfect day to get back into forging.  I haven't done a Keeslar flared finger guard knife in quite awhile. Just the first forge without any profile grinding...all hammer work at this point.  Right now the OAL is 10 1/2 inches forged from a 7 inch piece of an old Nicholson file.  It needs to have the profile cleaned up with the grinder. Then go back into the forge and stretch the blade a couple more inches as there is still too much metal in it...tippit

 

 
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tippit

#1
January 28, 2018, 04:59:00 PM
Back in forge for the second time, profiled, and rough ground blade with 36 grit 2X72 belt.  Now 11 1/2 inches OAL...

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bjansen

#2
January 28, 2018, 08:41:00 PM
Looking good Jeff

Cyclic-Rivers

#3
February 03, 2018, 09:02:00 AM
Coming along Nicely Jeff!
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

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Sam McMichael

#4
February 03, 2018, 09:30:00 AM
Lookin' good!
Sam

ron w

#5
February 03, 2018, 09:44:00 AM
Really neat......
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Sockrsblur

#6
February 04, 2018, 04:47:00 PM
Beautiful lines Jeff. Love the process pictures too. Thank you sir!
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kbaknife

#7
February 06, 2018, 09:36:00 AM
I'm often amazed at how comfortable these are in the blade-up position with the thumb against the flair.
Great for field dressing.
When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

tippit

#8
February 06, 2018, 08:33:00 PM
Quenched, tempered, and final grind with Scotch Brite belt finish.  Thinking sheep horn...



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Benjy

#9
February 06, 2018, 08:54:00 PM
Jeff, I am ready for a lesson on this one! Hint, hint!!!    :D
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tippit

#10
February 09, 2018, 12:08:00 PM
Finished with Sheep Horn...



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ron w

#11
February 09, 2018, 01:21:00 PM
That came out really nice.......classy!
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Sockrsblur

#12
February 09, 2018, 02:30:00 PM
Love the horn and the shape of that blade! Beautiful Jeff!
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Cyclic-Rivers

#13
February 10, 2018, 09:54:00 AM
Looks Great Jeff.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


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joebuck

#14
February 16, 2018, 01:41:00 PM
WOW!  love the horn touch also
Aim down your arrow because thats where it's going.

Frenchymanny

#15
February 25, 2018, 12:07:00 AM
Well it is absolutely stunning!

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