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    Colored stacked birch bark handled knife

    Well, I finally finished the colored stacked birch bark handled knife that I started last summer (see this post http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?32849-Which-spacer-positioning-makes-knife-look-more-balanced). It is has a Mora laminated steel blade with 1/4" brass butt and finger guard...
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    Making colored stacked birch-bark blocks for handles

    Here is a method of making birch-bark blocks derived from these excellent tutorials and instructions on making full length traditional birch bark handles: http://nordiskaknivar.wordpress.com/tag/birch-bark-handle-tutorial/ http://archive.is/wzjHd scroll down to post number 24 for instructions...
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    Awl confused

    I'm new to this and have been doing my homework as to which awl to start hand stitching with. There is no local store to actually physically view tools prior to purchase. Instead of buying, I decided to make my own diamond awl, but would really appreciate a little help and input from...
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    Which sheath would YOU choose?

    I wasn't sure if this post belongs in this section or the sheath making section. This section was chosen because the question relates more to what would work better for the knife rather than how to make the sheath. The sheath is for a knife I'm making very similar to the one in the...
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    Which spacer positioning makes knife look more balanced?

    I'm making a Scandinavian-type knife with a handle of stacked birch-bark sandwiched between 1/4" brass. something like this: I've got some really dark bark that could be used to create some stripes and would like your input as to which you favor. I kinda like C...the extra...
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    Stacked birch bark handles...ok to include inner bark?

    I just collected some birch bark from live trees that were about to be logged. Guess it was the right time of the year because both the inner and outer bark easily popped right off. Most of the stuff I read only mentions to use the outer bark...no mention of the inner bark. Because of the...
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    Are Mora tangs already annealed?

    Will be peening the the tang of a Mora laminated steel blade pretty soon and am wondering if they are soft enough as-is or if it should be annealed?
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    Introduction and sheath type question

    Hello, I've just spent most of the weekend going over this site and can't believe the talent and wealth if information found here. I'm from Canada, and have been a woodworker and outdoors man for most of my life. Knife-making has always been something I wanted to try, so, finally decided...
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