We have a number of talented knifemakers here who post pictures and details of their work as it progresses. The nominations should be clear and detailed enough to help fellow knifemakers learn new skills. Instead of pictures please post the link for the WIP.
2019 KD Members Choice Awards - Best WIP
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AkWildman
Well-Known Member
Doc Holiday WIP
Havnt done a wip in a while so I thought I would do one on this knife as I'm doing a couple of things for the first time. Frame handle and using S grade ivory substitute. So I forged the blade from 1084 bar stock cleaned it up and heat treated it,finish ground and hand sanded to 2000 grit then...
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Bruce McLeish
Well-Known Member
I'll put mine in. The link is knifedogs 2019 kith wip
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
Here you go Bruce.
KITH 2019 WIP
Well, seeing how I may be the worlds slowest knife maker (and i use the term knife maker very loosely ) I started on the Bowie. It is 3/16" 1084 steel, OAL 9 1/4", widest point is 1 1/2 ". Yes that is blood on the blade! I will continue to update and ask for any comments ( good, bad, or...
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Gene Kimmi
KNIFE MAKER
I'll add this one to the mix.
My biggest challenge yet. Now a WIP
A good friend wanted me to make a replica out of twist damascus of the knife he carried in Vietnam and Iraq. I agreed as long as I could change a few things so it won’t be an exact copy. Here is the drawing I came up with and the ironwood burl he chose for the handle. I can see many...
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Self Made Knives
Well-Known Member
Vote!!!
Bruce McLeish
Well-Known Member
Congrats, Gene! I'm STILL hot on your heels, kid! I'm only about 191 knives behind ya. Don't slow down to look, though!
Gene Kimmi
KNIFE MAKER
Thanks Bruce and everyone who voted in the awards section. It is a real honor to win an award that is voted on by fellow knife makers and enthusiasts.
Sean Jones
Well-Known Member
Congratulations Gene! You're WIP's have helped me more than once and are always very informative.
Randy Lucius
Well-Known Member
Congratulations Gene!!
Daniel Macina
Well-Known Member
Congratulations Mr. Kimmi! I have come back to your WIP several times.
Gene Kimmi
KNIFE MAKER
Thanks everyone. I enjoy doing the WIP threads, not that I know what I'm doing most of the time, but if someone can pick up a tip or two, it's worth the effort.