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!
Members Hags Posted May 3, 2024 Members Report Posted May 3, 2024 Nice Chuck! Quote Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 3, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted May 3, 2024 2 hours ago, Hags said: Nice 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 MarshalWill Posted May 3, 2024 Members Report Posted May 3, 2024 3 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: 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. If it works anything like the leather knife I made, you can run a long straight cut or a curve with ease. The advantage being it looks like you could cut quite a bit tighter inside curve. And yes, sharpening should be a breeze. It's a great idea, may have to think about making one similar to it. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 3, 2024 Author CFM Report Posted May 3, 2024 39 minutes ago, MarshalWill said: If it works anything like the leather knife I made, you can run a long straight cut or a curve with ease. The advantage being it looks like you could cut quite a bit tighter inside curve. And yes, sharpening should be a breeze. It's a great idea, may have to think about making one similar to it. that's a great knife too. I've made all my knives and have plenty but I guess its one of those things a guy cant have to many of. 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 Mablung Posted May 3, 2024 Members Report Posted May 3, 2024 17 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: that's a great knife too. I've made all my knives and have plenty but I guess its one of those things a guy cant have to many of. lol I think it borders on heresy to suggest one could have too many knives, so I'm glad to see you stick to orthodoxy. Gosh, now I want to get a cylinder of mapp gas and try my hand at some basic blacksmithing... A buddy of mine used to do some amateur blacksmithing on a small forge his dad built him and was going to teach me some basics one day. His coal and paper were a touch damp from rain a couple days before and bad Southern humidity, so we weren't able to, sadly. Quote
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