Second knife

[chuck123wapati]

this one is a bit larger 1" blade chisel ground 3/8" d2 drill rod with an apple wood handle finished with Linseed oil. it is a plain knife meant for work but I love the handle shape and fit, I may end up changing the handle on the other one to this style. This thing goes through 10 oz like butter lol

[Littlef]

Good looking blade Chuck!

[chuck123wapati]

1 hour ago, Littlef said:

Good looking blade Chuck!

thank you.

 

[Mablung]

I like it. Mainly used for detail cutting in small-ish areas, trimming, or other purposes? 

[Herbie]

Another nice one!

[chuck123wapati]

4 hours ago, Mablung said:

I like it. Mainly used for detail cutting in small-ish areas, trimming, or other purposes? 

thank you!

[chuck123wapati]

2 hours ago, Herbie said:

Another nice one!

thanks neighbor, county 6 here. 

[rleather]

I would have to eenie meenie miney mo, to make a choice of which of the two to use. 

Edited April 30, 2024 by rleather

[Herbie]

39 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said:

thanks neighbor, county 6 here. 

WIndy county 8 here.

[NatesLeatherGds]

Nice! I assume you can do push and pull cuts with it ?

[chuck123wapati]

16 hours ago, Herbie said:

WIndy county 8 here.

lol you know what the difference is with the wind in your county and mine.............................................about ten minutes.

[chuck123wapati]

14 hours ago, NatesLeatherGds said:

Nice! I assume you can do push and pull cuts with it ?

yup it is an awesome push cutter which is how I will mainly use it and for roll cuts, corners and curves.

[Mablung]

19 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said:

yup it is an awesome push cutter which is how I will mainly use it and for roll cuts, corners and curves.

What are the blade dimensions?  I'm not very good at judging things spatially and don't have a great sense of the scale from the closeup photos.

[chuck123wapati]

30 minutes ago, Mablung said:

What are the blade dimensions?  I'm not very good at judging things spatially and don't have a great sense of the scale from the closeup photos.

the blade is about 1" long 

[chuck123wapati]

[Mulesaw]

Looks really good.

So you use it kind of like a head knife or half moon knife? I mean you push it through rather than pulling it?

I like the shape of the handle with the small protrusions that you can rest you thumb against.
One of the awls that I use for saddle work at home (curved round awl) I turned a handle for a couple of years ago, and I used it extensively this time and I was amazed at how much extra control and force it gives to be able to push something with the thumb. I never really thought of it when I made the handle, I think I was inspired by some awl haft that I saw, but it really makes a big positive difference in my opinion.

Brgds Jonas 

[Herbie]

3 hours ago, chuck123wapati said:

lol you know what the difference is with the wind in your county and mine.............................................about ten minutes.

[chuck123wapati]

1 hour ago, Mulesaw said:

Looks really good.

So you use it kind of like a head knife or half moon knife? I mean you push it through rather than pulling it?

I like the shape of the handle with the small protrusions that you can rest you thumb against.
One of the awls that I use for saddle work at home (curved round awl) I turned a handle for a couple of years ago, and I used it extensively this time and I was amazed at how much extra control and force it gives to be able to push something with the thumb. I never really thought of it when I made the handle, I think I was inspired by some awl haft that I saw, but it really makes a big positive difference in my opinion.

Brgds Jonas 

Thanks Jonas Yes its basically the same function, it is easier to use and handle and sharpen lol. That handle is sweet. 

[Samalan]

Nice job on that Chuck per usual you do make so great stuff. 

[chuck123wapati]

1 hour ago, Samalan said:

Nice job on that Chuck per usual you do make so great stuff. 

thanks man nice to hear from you again.

[MarshalWill]

I like this one a lot! There would be a lot of different applications for it. I wonder how it would feel with the handle set a little farther onto it. Of course my experience is with stubby handled knives for push cutting. Good job, Chuck.

[TomWilson]

Beautifully crafted. I didn’t know you could buy 3/8” D2 drill rod until now. I imagine, with the proper training and skill, one could make all manner of leather cutting tools with this. 

[bladegrinder]

Nice looking work Chuck!

[chuck123wapati]

12 hours ago, MarshalWill said:

I like this one a lot! There would be a lot of different applications for it. I wonder how it would feel with the handle set a little farther onto it. Of course my experience is with stubby handled knives for push cutting. Good job, Chuck.

thank you It is a bit longer than the traditional leather knives but it gives you plenty of room to see what your doing. It feels light and nimble compared to a round knife and will probably replace it in most of its chores. a heck of a lot easier to sharpen lol.

[chuck123wapati]

11 hours ago, TomWilson said:

Beautifully crafted. I didn’t know you could buy 3/8” D2 drill rod until now. I imagine, with the proper training and skill, one could make all manner of leather cutting tools with this. 

thanks you can actually work the 1/4" d2 with a map gas torch, I haven't tried the 3/8" but I don't see why not. I've made several small wood chisels and carving tools with this stuff. its great way to learn a bit about the forging process without all the huge blacksmithing tools as well. Here is my source https://www.grainger.com/category/raw-materials/metals/tool-steel/tool-steel-rods-discs?searchQuery=d2+drill+rod&sst=4&searchBar=true

9 hours ago, bladegrinder said:

Nice looking work Chuck!

thanks