GeneK's KITH Bowie

[Redbaird]

I cut all my scales to 3/8” or a touch thicker. The scales I bought for the tapered tang Bowie were around .400”.

Thanks for that tutorial. I have been sanding by feel up until now but will try that method.

 

[Gene Kimmi]

What do the scalloped belts help with?

Scalloped belts let you sand the inside curves without the belt cutting into the wood. I’ve been a big fan of them since I first used them.

 

[J. Doyle]

Going by feel and eye is great if you have the ability......but few do.

The more drawings, planning, keeping things flat/square/parallel and using layout lines, the more precise you'll be....and not just one time....its repeatable. So you can get consistent, predictable results.

There will ALWAYS be the need for a critical eye. Sooner or later your layout lines have to get sanded away. The good news is that using repeatable, predictable methods helps you see what symmetry looks like so you can train your eyes at the same time.

 

[Heikki]

What do the scalloped belts help with?

The scallops make it so the belts don't cut into your curves like a straight edge can, even with a J-flex belt. The 1" can get into tighter curves.

 

[Gene Kimmi]

Well, nothing like waiting until the last minute. I finished the sheath and got the bowie sharpened today.

I took the sheath along with me to the deer stand today to finish stitching it up.

 

[Mark Barone]

Whoa that hamon is absolutely breathtaking. I don’t usually use the word breathtaking but it it is.

 

[opaul]

First class all the way!

 

[Chris Railey]

took the sheath along with me to the deer stand today to finish stitching it up.

That is just genius...