Recent content by NorCal Nate

Thanks guys! #2 is being built now.. I'm just slow. ~Nate

In a attempt to get out of the full tang box I've been stuck in I figured I'd try and make a few stick tangs. It took me a little while to grasp how to build them but im glad I tried... I love learning new tricks! 5160 Ironwood SS hardware 10.5 OAL Thanks for looking And please Give...

I had the opportunity to stop by Marks shop on the way home from visiting family in Salem Oregon today. Just wanted to tell everyone what a solid guy he was! Super friendly and welcoming and willing to share his time. With my kids running all over the place I was able to spend a quick hour...

Wade...I thought about that alot and a few people have said the same... It was actually laid out for a 2 piece handle and i changed my mind last minute. I appreciate you speaking up rather than holding back! KCorn...Ankrom Exotics. Thanks for the comments and opinions guys!

Thanks guys! I've had that set of scales sitting on the bench for months... glad i finaly used them. ~Nate

This is the latest off my bench. I had never tried to do a recurved before and was a bit hessitant at first. I fliped the scales so the inside of the cone faces out. I'm pretty pleased with how she turned out... 1/8'' 1084 cast redwood cone scales 10''OAL, 6" blade 1/8" SS tube black liners...

Thats really nice! Looks like a mighty fine user! ~Nate

Thanks guys I appreciate it! ~Nate

I was asked to make this for a buddy on another Knife making site. This was my first time using 52100 but figured I'd give it a shot since I just recently wired up a pid controller on my oven. 8"OAL 52100 1/8" mosaic pins ebony&stabilized Maple burl scales Gracias Amigos...

This was a fun little build and the only blade I've ever kept for myself... 1084 1/8" copper tube pins Stabilized Maple burl and Oak burl scales Thanks for looking! ~Nate

This is the first forged knife I have done and only the third stub tang. I was trying to make it look rustic. All in all I think it came out pretty darn good.. other than I put my mark on the wrong side. 14" OAL 5160 copper guard Elk antler Thanks for looking! And any...

Thanks guys! That oak burl is some of the neatest stuff I've had the opportunity to work with...glad a have more!

Thanks guys! Mark I was bummed, I drove by your store on sunday headed to Medford to buy a car. you were open on the way there but we where in a hurry and closed at 4:30 on the way back.. Next Time! My mom lives in Salem and I'm just a couple hrs south of you.

I really had alot of fun doing this one. 5160 Stabilized Walnut & Oak burl copper tube pins lanyard w/ pure silver dodad Thanks for looking! And I appreciate any and all feedback! ~Nate