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Post by rockmanken on Aug 21, 2009 15:36:00 GMT -5
Case XX that I replaced the handles with moss agate.   Mexican knife. Chrysacola.   Old Timer with lazulite.   Ken |
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Post by Woodyrock on Aug 21, 2009 15:52:42 GMT -5
Ken, you sure brought new life to these old knives! Nice work, I think they all look better than when they were new.
Woody
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 21, 2009 16:05:23 GMT -5
Wow! Since I'm a total blade freak, I'm really loving your treatment of those knives. Sure beats the old type handles. A Can't remember who it was and it's been awhile ago but someone here posted a link to a bunch of custom gemstone handled knives and I flat almost drooled myself to death......Mel
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Aug 21, 2009 17:20:08 GMT -5
Nice work Ken! You did a great job matching the curves and the shine on the chrysocolla is fantastic.
Chuck
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Post by rockmanken on Aug 21, 2009 17:34:27 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments guys. Mel, I posted some more knives a while back too. These are all custom orders to makeover older knives. Really enjoy doing them. Here is a picture of the Mexican, full length.   Ken |
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Post by tkrueger3 on Aug 21, 2009 18:07:21 GMT -5
Ken, just out of curiosity (and wonderment), do you grind the shape with the stone mounted on the knife, and if not, I'm totally amazed at how perfectly you matched the shape and tapers. Those are just outstanding.
Tom
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Post by rockmanken on Aug 21, 2009 18:21:00 GMT -5
Tom, when I took the old handles off, I used them as templates to mark my slabs.
Ken
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Post by tkrueger3 on Aug 21, 2009 19:48:27 GMT -5
Wow. You really did nail the shapes. Even with templates. I've been sitting here, looking at my old pocket knife that goes everywhere with me, and just trying to imagine making a stone match that shape. I can't even picture it. I really admire your talent!
Tom
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Post by rockmanken on Aug 21, 2009 20:36:14 GMT -5
This is my Old Timer that I have carried for over 10 years. Pocket worn.  Ken |
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Post by RockyBlue on Aug 21, 2009 21:11:04 GMT -5
Outstanding work Ken! I like the Chrysocolla the best........Rocky
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Post by NDK on Aug 21, 2009 22:30:26 GMT -5
Man Ken, these are spectacular! I really like the chrysocola/mexican knife too.
Nate
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Aug 22, 2009 3:52:30 GMT -5
Hi Ken
That Crystacola is remarkable and your 10 year old knife realy spectacular
Do you araldite the rocks on ? Sorry Im just a dead Igrant Limy !!!!!!!!
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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Post by sitnwrap on Aug 22, 2009 8:57:07 GMT -5
Somehow beautiful doesn't do it. Your knives are handsome. Magnificently handsome.
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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 22, 2009 9:00:44 GMT -5
Great work. How do the handles attach? I don't see any rivets, etc.
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Post by rockmanken on Aug 22, 2009 12:00:09 GMT -5
I use Devcon 5 minute epoxy(2 part) to attach the handles. Been using it for 35-40 years and it WORKS and doesn't come off.
Ken
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Post by rockmanken on Aug 22, 2009 12:10:11 GMT -5
Did the horse in my avitar in 1970 and used the epoxy then and it is still hanging on my wall and can't get the rocks off to replace the backing it is on. Backing is faded and needs replacing, but I am afraid I will break a stone if I take it apart.
Ken
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Post by frane on Aug 23, 2009 8:10:52 GMT -5
Ken,
I love them all but that chrysacola is fantastic! You sure do fantastic work!
Fran
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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 23, 2009 9:20:02 GMT -5
Thanks Ken. I gotta go look at my old knives. I didn't have any time before. Now I have to dream about doing my knives over "some day". You truly are an artist.
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