I feel guilty I haven't posted anything for... ... Well, years! I've been lurking, learning and building a few knives here and there though! This was a pocket fixed blade I made awhile back out of 1084.
What an awesome story and build! Congratulations on your perseverance and determination to finish out what is obviously a beautiful knife! Just love the old steel and can't argue with R59!
Thanks Kevin! Your work is amazing! I definitely tried the hand sanding fur a but on this piece but it wasn't going very well. I need to learn some better techniques and ways to keep the grain all running the right way if that makes sense?
I just finished this Hunter up and I'm really pleased with how it came out. The deep and full hollow grind was done by hand with no jig, and I really worked for a functional and balanced knife. The blade was hardened to R58. Although I have done many customizations, restorations, and...
Thanks again guys! I'm still considering what to do about the toolbox. I may leave it or do a little something to it? Definitely don't want to mess up the patina!