Bowie 2019 KITH Sean

[Sean Jones]

I went to put the scales on the knife today and discovered that one side of my tapered tang wasn't completely flat.
I've spent most of the day attempting to get it flat by sanding on my granite plate. I was getting frustrated so I did some very light passes on my grinder to move things along. It helped a little. I didn't want to over do it. But I still have about a 1/64 of an inch deviation at the back of the tang. Not much but most definitely still visible.

Tomorrow I'll keep at it. I'm done for today.

Oh...and did a little bit on the sheath. I'm really pushing things to get this all done on time.

 

[opaul]

I went to put the scales on the knife today and discovered that one side of my tapered tang wasn't completely flat.
I've spent most of the day attempting to get it flat by sanding on my granite plate. I was getting frustrated so I did some very light passes on my grinder to move things along. It helped a little. I didn't want to over do it. But I still have about a 1/64 of an inch deviation at the back of the tang. Not much but most definitely still visible.

Tomorrow I'll keep at it. I'm done for today.

Oh...and did a little bit on the sheath. I'm really pushing things to get this all done on time.

Overcome and adapt! It will turn out just the way you want! Just think - you can celebrate with turkey tomorrow!

 

[Sean Jones]

Overcome and adapt! It will turn out just the way you want! Just think - you can celebrate with turkey tomorrow!

Thanks for the encouragement opaul. I must admit I've been a bit frustrated with it. Heading out to the shop now

 

[opaul]

Just think it through and forego any brogan maintenance. Slow and steady works every time.

 

[Sean Jones]

OK...finally some progress. I've done the final glue up of the scales. I ran into two problems. First was getting the tapered tang flat. I swear I'd think it was flat and I'd go back the next day and there would still be a gap. I do believe I finally got it though.

Secondly in the process of testing for flatness with the scales I opened up the holes for the Corby bolts too much, essentially ruining them. So I've gone with my original choice, Claro Walnut. Hopefully I can finish this up by Friday. I also have the sheath cut-out and will be ready to dye and stitch tomorrow.

Unless I have any more serious setbacks I think I'll still make the deadline... whew!

 

[Sean Jones]

More work today...and I'll be out later tonight. I did the preliminary shaping of the handle. I need to even up the sides but I like the basic shape. I also dyed the sheath in preparation for sewing up.

 

[Daniel Macina]

Looking great. I’m glad I’m not the only one that hasn’t finished yet. last two weeks have been crazy.

 

[Sean Jones]

Looking great. I’m glad I’m not the only one that hasn’t finished yet. last two weeks have been crazy.

I'm really pushing to get this done. I hope I make it

 

[soundmind]

Looks good Sean. I'm glad its coming together.

 

[Sean Jones]

Done...the photos are lousy. The best I can do for now. I need to get my real camera up and running again.

I'm fairly happy with the knife. It cut's paper The sheath is so so. It's my first knife sheath. It holds the knife. That's about all I can say for it.

There are lots of things I'd do differently knowing what I know now.

 

[Mark Barone]

Nice job Sean. We actually finished the same day and mailing out tomorrow. The Bowie was a real challenge but it was fun and I also learned a lot.

 

[Sean Jones]

Nice job Sean. We actually finished the same day and mailing out tomorrow. The Bowie was a real challenge but it was fun and I also learned a lot.

Thanks!

Yes definitely a challenge. I almost threw in the towel a couple times