My first knives

[bodam]

Here's one of my first knives completed. I think it's #7 actually. Rosewood handle with red liner. Tru Oil with matte sanded finish.

This is my 3rd sheath. This one I kept simple with no tooling. Focused on straighter cleaner lines and crisp stitches.

I think they both came out pretty good for a beginner.










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[Self Made Knives]

Sheath is looking better, I like it. What's the length of the knife?

 

[bodam]

Overall length is about 7 1/2" with blade around 4"

 

[MT Knives]

Looks good, did you plan on the jimping to be under the handle? I only ask because I am curious, I have been asked to put some jimping on my knives but haven't yet.

 

[bodam]

I don't think so, I honestly just marked it out where my thumb would sit, and designed the handle shape around the blade pattern. The first notch just so happened to be inside the handle.

 

[MT Knives]

I don't think so, I honestly just marked it out where my thumb would sit, and designed the handle shape around the blade pattern. The first notch just so happened to be inside the handle.

:biggrin: Just checking, knives seam to take their own path sometimes. I know I have done some things that I never planned on just because of an opps and sometimes I am impressed with the end results. You knife looks nice and clean, keep it up!

 

[bodam]

Thanks!


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[Jason Wernli]

Bodam, great job. Your knives are really coming around! I like your simple and clean leatherwork also. Keep it up!
- J

 

[bodam]

lol, that's only the 3rd sheath I've made! I wanted simple and clean, so I'm glad that's what comes across.

I prefer simple, clean elegant styling. I don't think I will ever mirror polish a blade, etc. I prefer satin finishes, and simple leather. I just appreciate the form of the metal and leather and don't want to muck it up with fancy pants stuff.

Just my thoughts. That's why I make my own stuff, lol.

 

[bodam]

This is the last knife that I finished before the one I posted. I love lacewood and snake wood.

I like this style knife. Don't know what to call it, but I like it.





And my first sheath ever:




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[Keith Willis]

Not sure what I would call it but I will say it looks great...I will also say my first few didn't look that good.
Keep it up

God bless

 

[bodam]

Fourth sheath done. This is my first with makers mark.




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[bodam]

And the whole package:




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[bodam]

Newest sheath




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