adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 2, 2008 14:14:55 GMT -5
Hi, everyone! These days I started to work at a knife. I'll make it from a mechanical metal saw blade. I think the pictures "speak" better than I could: The paper pieces on the handle are the templates for the steel parts of the handle. In between there will be pet wood pieces The steel is extremely hard. When I tried to drill it using a vidia drill, after the first hole the drill lost its sharpness and a piece of the handle broke away. At that moment I thought all is lost, but luckily somebody helped me and welded the broken piece. Thanks for looking. To be continued, Adrian
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lapidopterix
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Post by lapidopterix on Apr 2, 2008 17:02:14 GMT -5
Looks really good. I've got a friend that makes knives and we've been talking about using rock on the handles. Can't wait to see how you do it.
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Post by joe on Apr 2, 2008 18:39:18 GMT -5
Adrian! That is too cool!! I never would have thought of that. It looks really good and I want to see as it progresses!
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Post by Cher on Apr 2, 2008 21:59:44 GMT -5
Adrian, what a lucky break for you that someone was able to weld it back together, looking forward to seeing your finished project.
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Post by texaswoodie on Apr 3, 2008 7:31:01 GMT -5
Great looking knife Adrian! I made a knife in high school. Turned out OK. Looking forward to seeing a wood handle. Petrified, that is. Curt
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Post by beaddot on Apr 3, 2008 8:55:34 GMT -5
I can't wait to see it finished Adrian. Will definitely have to show hubby the pictures because I know he'll want to make one.
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Post by karenfh on Apr 4, 2008 21:28:47 GMT -5
Hey, Adrian! Rockyone makes knives w/stone handles. He has an older thread here somewhere...
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 6, 2008 1:34:52 GMT -5
Hi everyone, Here are the latest works: the four metallic parts (are they named bolsters?) are done: It was quite a work to bring those pieces of steel to a comfortable and smooth shape. I'm now working at the sheath which will consist of two plates and a square shape (6 x 6 mm) on the border in between those plates: I also have a question: do you think that the bolsters might resist being glued with epoxy only, or should I rivet them? Thanks for looking, Adrian
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lapidopterix
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Post by lapidopterix on Apr 6, 2008 16:30:21 GMT -5
You should probably pin the bolster on. If you use stainless pins you can make them almost invisible.
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 11, 2008 12:34:07 GMT -5
Hi, I have all the metallic parts done and I gave them to someone who will blue them: There will be a cab on the sheat, hosted by that metallic part that is welded on the left side. . I already chose the pet woods for the handles: they will be from Australia, USA, Romania and Greece. Thanks for looking, Adrian
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 11, 2008 14:27:44 GMT -5
That's cool!! I agree with using the stainless pins, then you can polish it again after assembly and the pins will disappear.
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 12, 2008 0:12:09 GMT -5
My intention was do pin the bolsters too, but that steel was impossible to drill. It ruined a vidia drill and a diamond drill for glass drilling. So I have to rely on epoxy.
Adrian
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Post by connrock on Apr 12, 2008 6:34:07 GMT -5
Adrian you are an artist!!
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Post by RockyBlue on Apr 12, 2008 10:06:14 GMT -5
Good Job Adrian!My knife making is starting up again since the weather is warming up,I`ve got 3 stone knives in the works and 4 440cSS.I also got a big bandsaw blade that i`m going to try to make some knives out of,Have you tried to use carbide tipped drill bits.I read it some where but i forget where that you can take some of the hardness out of saw blades in a stove oven then when your done working the steel you can rehard it by the same method.Over the winter i finally got enough slabs to use for handles so i`m ready to get going.If your making a working knife then i would suggest using pins in the bolsters and handles,if it is a for display epoxie will work just fine.Hope this helps...........Rocky
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 12, 2008 14:45:13 GMT -5
Rocky, I think this knife HAS to be a display knife. It's looking so aggresive that, if I'd try to wear it outside, I would be in no time either at the police station, or at the hospital ;D So I think I'll go with epoxy.
Adrian
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Post by RockyBlue on Apr 12, 2008 17:42:35 GMT -5
Adrian what i was referring to as a working knife is like a hunting or a camping style knife.It just shows what a person can do if they try hard enough.good job.........Rocky
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Post by joe on Apr 13, 2008 1:33:29 GMT -5
this knife HAS to be a display knife. It's looking so aggresive that, if I'd try to wear it outside, I would be in no time either at the police station, or at the hospital ;D Adrian That is wicked looking!! I love it. You'd have a lot of explaining to do if you wore that around town!!
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 18, 2008 14:54:49 GMT -5
Hi, everyone! Metal work ready, time to begin the stone work! As you see, all the steel pieces were blued and I'm quite content with the results: I also made the cab for the sheaths. It's local pet wood And I've set it: The slabs for the handle are also prepared for cutting: Thank you for looking, Adrian
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Post by Zoran on Apr 18, 2008 17:40:05 GMT -5
Looking great, so far.
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Post by huffstuff on Apr 18, 2008 18:12:51 GMT -5
Neat project, Adrian! I've enjoyed following your progress!
Amy
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