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  1. 08-12-2014, 19:13 #1
    DVC357
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    Default Blademaking And Lovin it

    A couple of pics of my favorites so far.
    Hard 5160
    Canvas Micarta

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  2. 08-12-2014, 19:19 #2
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    Those look great!! I was just talking to a buddy about learning the trade. Keep up the good work.
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  3. 08-12-2014, 19:22 #3
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    Gorgeous! I love the subtle red under the grip and the fat tang.
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  4. 08-12-2014, 21:01 #4
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  5. 08-12-2014, 21:05 #5
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    Very nice blades !
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  6. 08-12-2014, 23:24 #6
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    Sweet! Nice stuff man. Can I ask how you are cutting the shape? By hand? machine?
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  7. 08-13-2014, 05:34 #7
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    I recommend knifesmithing, it's very therapeutic!
    Hey, thanks for the thumbs up.
    I bandsaw 3/8" 5160, then hammer forge (coke or electric) to contour and blade angles,
    then grind, heat treat to the max 5160 can stand without becoming unstable, then grind
    and polish. They finish out at .357", my favorite caliber.
    I started selling to friends who were deploying a while back.
    I think i'll trying to sell a few but i can only make one every two
    weeks as i have a day job.
    Last edited by DVC357; 08-13-2014 at 05:38.
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  8. 08-13-2014, 07:12 #8
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    Great looking knives!
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  9. 08-13-2014, 10:08 #9
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    Those look like work horse knives. Love em.
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  10. 08-13-2014, 11:31 #10
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    Man those are nice!

    Mine didn't come out nearly as clean as yours. Then again I was going for a rough look with it...





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