Kingery 2020 KITH

[FD Kingery]

Sorry for the long delay, life has a way of getting in the way of what ever plan I make. I have, however been able to make some progress.
Handle Frame and Parts

Here are a couple of shots roughing in the file work

Clean up after HT. (5106 tempered at 400 for 2- 1hr cycles)

 

[FD Kingery]

Handle fitting

Sheath design and pattern cut from soda and beer cases,
Now its time to get back in the shop and get busy.

 

[FD Kingery]

Looking over what I posted I realized that I hadn't shown the lugs on the handle frame that lock into the guard.

 

[tkroenlein]

I'm feeling like I won the lottery!

 

[FD Kingery]

In the spirit of full disclosure, I had to remake the guard before final assembly because I dropped it and put a ding in it that I couldn't get rid of or ignore. here is the new guard being fit and pressed into place prior to shaping.
All ready for final assembly


Guard in place

first side epoxied

While I was waiting to continue work on the handle I got some more done on the sheath.

 

[FD Kingery]

Finished! Guys , I have enjoyed this whole process and learned a few things along the way. Todd, I hope you enjoy it and will share your thought once you receive it.

 

[Chris Railey]

I like to make framed handles too. That is an interesting setup on your frame. The finished product looks awesome.

 

[tkroenlein]

That is a work of art Fred! I can't wait!

 

[Bruce McLeish]

Makes me wanna get mine back from Greg !

 

[Dennis Morland]

Very nice!

 

[Randy Lucius]

I'm feeling like I won the lottery!

You did! Nice work FD!

 

[Heikki]

Beautiful piece!

 

[MTBob]

If I brought my own stool, could I sit in a corner of your shop and watch you work? That is an amazing work of art!

 

[MTBob]

And just think, Fred is the unlucky KITH recipient of my knife. In comparison to his work, my knife looks more like an ice pick.

 

[bladegrinder]

That's a beautiful knife and sheath F.D., and a great work in progress thread!

 

[diverdale]

Wow! That's amazing. Never seen a framed handle like that before.

 

[Greg Rice]

That file work on the spine has to be my favorite ever - it is like a ribbon or waves - I must know, what is it called? Very fine piece of craftsmanship there sir... wow.

 

[FD Kingery]

thanks everyone for all the kind words, makes an old farrier feel good.

 

[FD Kingery]

If I brought my own stool, could I sit in a corner of your shop and watch you work? That is an amazing work of art!

I've got extra stools if your ever in Central Florida.

 

[FD Kingery]

That file work on the spine has to be my favorite ever - it is like a ribbon or waves - I must know, what is it called? Very fine piece of craftsmanship there sir... wow.

Greg, I fiddled and fretted over that file work making about 3 different practice runs and didn't much care for any of them. The side profiles looked alright but the view from the top just wasn't cutting it. Lots of Dr. Google searches and head scratching later that was the pattern that came out. I doubt it is a new pattern but I couldn't say what the name is for it.