Batch of Knapped BPK's (a small WIP)

[Benr.t]

Since I had such an out pour of interest in the the BPK prototype I did a month or so ago, I decided to do a small wip on the batch I am working on for those orders. I also did one knapped Bobber, my sheeps foot edc.
I am most of the way done now, so I will post some of the pics up to the point I am at now.
Here are the specs of the finished blades. OAL 7", Blade 3.5", Steel is .214" 5160 with an acid washed finish.


Here they are all cut, profiled and filed

All ground, sculpted, and ready for HT.

After hardening, tempering, etching and tumbling

All taped up and ready kydex

Kydex molded

More to come in a bit!!

 

[Benr.t]

I just finished up the sheaths and sharpening. I took several different shots just for fun.

 

[Wade Hougham]

Ben,
Great looking batch of knives. They should go quick. Wade

 

[Benr.t]

Thanks Wade! Yeah, they are mostly gone. :biggrin:

 

[jylong_away]

Ben,

Those look *really* good! I don't suppose you'd be able to show us a more detailed WIP bit about the knapping?

Dave

 

[Bush Monkey]

Very nice work. I like those!

 

[NPD]

Very nice work.

 

[Benr.t]

Thanks very much guys!!

 

[Lagrange]

I am impressed with the appearance you achieved. I would love a detailed wip on how you achieve this effect.