CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 30, 2024 CFM Report Posted April 30, 2024 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 Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Littlef Posted April 30, 2024 Members Report Posted April 30, 2024 Good looking blade Chuck! Quote Regards, Littlef Littlef - YouTube
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 30, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted April 30, 2024 1 hour ago, Littlef said: Good looking blade Chuck! thank you. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Mablung Posted April 30, 2024 Members Report Posted April 30, 2024 I like it. Mainly used for detail cutting in small-ish areas, trimming, or other purposes? Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 30, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted April 30, 2024 4 hours ago, Mablung said: I like it. Mainly used for detail cutting in small-ish areas, trimming, or other purposes? thank you! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 30, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted April 30, 2024 2 hours ago, Herbie said: Another nice one! thanks neighbor, county 6 here. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members rleather Posted April 30, 2024 Members Report Posted April 30, 2024 (edited) 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 Quote
FrankHester Posted April 30, 2024 Report Posted April 30, 2024 39 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: thanks neighbor, county 6 here. WIndy county 8 here. Quote
Members NatesLeatherGds Posted May 1, 2024 Members Report Posted May 1, 2024 Nice! I assume you can do push and pull cuts with it ? Quote Peace https://www.leatherandpaint.com
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 1, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted May 1, 2024 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. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 1, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted May 1, 2024 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. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Mablung Posted May 1, 2024 Members Report Posted May 1, 2024 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. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 1, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted May 1, 2024 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 Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 1, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted May 1, 2024 Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Mulesaw Posted May 1, 2024 Members Report Posted May 1, 2024 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 Quote
FrankHester Posted May 1, 2024 Report Posted May 1, 2024 3 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: lol you know what the difference is with the wind in your county and mine.............................................about ten minutes. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 1, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted May 1, 2024 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. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member Samalan Posted May 1, 2024 Contributing Member Report Posted May 1, 2024 Nice job on that Chuck per usual you do make so great stuff. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 1, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted May 1, 2024 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. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members MarshalWill Posted May 2, 2024 Members Report Posted May 2, 2024 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. Quote
Members TomWilson Posted May 2, 2024 Members Report Posted May 2, 2024 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. Quote
Members bladegrinder Posted May 3, 2024 Members Report Posted May 3, 2024 Nice looking work Chuck! Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 3, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted May 3, 2024 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. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 3, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted May 3, 2024 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 Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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