Anything and everything about Knives & Sharp Stuff...derailing permitted.

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Lazy 8

Discussion Starter · Jan 23, 2021

I had some stuff I wanted to post about knives on the Kitchen Knives post but if you know me...I'm not a Derailer! (yea, right)
So I decided to start a new post about knives or tomahawks or axes or any sharp piece of steel.
I'll start this off with a knife I found back in around 1973. It was laying in the middle of the road just past some RR tracks. Prolly bounced off a tailgate or bumper.
It was severely "bellied out" by someone using and sharpening that sweet spot. The stacked leather handle was extremely loose. The sheath was dry rotted.
It's a PAL brand knife and it has a RH stamped just about PAL. RH stands for Remington hunting. Very good high carbon steel. Diesel, would you guess maybe a spring steel?
I sent it to a maker back in the early 2000's who drilled out the pommel, cleaned up the tang and reglued every piece of leather. He then regrind the edge to what you see.
One thing I forgot to mention is this knife is from the WWII era.

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$diesel$

· #181 · Mar 6, 2021

Lazy 8 said:
That's pretty cool Diesel. I had never heard of that and actually I knew little about stabilizing wood. I had seen a guy who had a closed in cabinet with a heat lamp set up in the bottom. It faced some foil and reflected back. One shelf had wood and another had antlers.
I assume he was just drying it out. Would that work or would there be another step?

I can't answer that for sure, Lazy, i just don't know.
I'm sure it would be fine for drying, but i can't see how that would fortify very light and easily damaged wood.
That's the whole point of the stabilizing tech, to strengthen otherwise, light and fragile wood. When this process is done, one can even buff the scales without damaging them.

PromiseKeeper said:
thats wayyyyy above my pay rate Diesel! You never cease to amaze me with your talent!

Thanks, PK, but anyone can do it. I pretty much learned to do this from watching relevant videos on you tube. I'd bet ya a beer you can make a usable knife at home with the tools you have on hand. Your a pretty smart fella, i know you can.
If you find yourself bored next winter, give it a try.

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Lazy 8

Discussion Starter · #182 · Mar 6, 2021

I see your point Diesel. It could end up like using balsa wood in terms of weight. (Or lack of)

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$diesel$

· #183 · Mar 7, 2021

Yes, Mr. Lazy

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Lazy 8

Discussion Starter · #184 · Mar 7, 2021

Diesel, I know you're not gonna want to hear this but my favorite type of material for handles is good ol canvas micarta. Its impervious to almost everything.
You can take a knife with painted metal and micarta slabs, submerge the entire knife in a bath of paint stripper, pull it out and clean it up the next day and after the micarta dries, it'll look just like new. I've done it many a time.

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$diesel$

· #185 · Mar 7, 2021

I don't mind hearing this, my friend, i completely agree with you.
I used to make it myself (not canvas, but clothe or paper) just very difficult to make properly. Your right about the canvas, though, it'll stand up to near anything. The denim micarta is a close 2nd.
I just really like the looks of a fine wood, ya know. I always have been into older styled weapons.
I'll be starting an all black tactical tanto next week that i have black micarta scales for. I bought the scale material for $8. It's just not worth my time and labor to make. Plus, it's an EXTREMELY messy job.

The handles look great on your pictured knife there brother. And i like the aluminum pins.

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Lazy 8

Discussion Starter · #186 · Mar 8, 2021

We can't wait to see that one, Diesel.

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Lazy 8

Discussion Starter · #187 · Mar 27, 2021

Here you go Stormfront but FAIR WARNING
when your CC gets maxed out don't bring me into the conversation with your significant other.

For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey"

A subsection for the classic styles from years past.

www.bladeforums.com

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Lazy 8

Discussion Starter · #188 · Mar 28, 2021

How are everybody's March Madness pools?
I played one for funnzies with a few coworkers.
Gonzalo's still alive.

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$diesel$

· #189 · Mar 28, 2021

I should have the Sabatier done later today (barring any usual interruptions).
I did the glue up (my most hated part of knife building) yesterday. I just need to shape, sand and sharpen it and it's done.

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Hatchetman

· #190 · Mar 28, 2021

Lazy 8 said:
How are everybody's March Madness pools?
I played one for funnzies with a few coworkers.
Gonzalo's still alive.

They suck big time....

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Southernsaug

· #191 · Mar 28, 2021

Bracket, you mean that thing with all the red lines on it? My was trash after the first two days

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Lazy 8

Discussion Starter · #192 · Mar 29, 2021

$diesel$ said:
I should have the Sabatier done later today (barring any usual interruptions).
I did the glue up (my most hated part of knife building) yesterday. I just need to shape, sand and sharpen it and it's done.

Can't wait Diesel.

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$diesel$

· #193 · Mar 29, 2021

Here ya go, Lazy

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Parris Island

· #194 · Mar 29, 2021

Piece of art.
Beautiful!!

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Lazy 8

Discussion Starter · #195 · Mar 29, 2021

Beautiful piece with an amazing history. While it seems like a shame to use it, it'd be a shame not to.
Stunning!

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$diesel$

· #196 · Mar 30, 2021

Thanks, guys 😊

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Lazy 8

Discussion Starter · #197 · Mar 30, 2021

You're welcome. You deserved it.
What's next out of your shop?

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$diesel$

· #198 · Mar 31, 2021

Lazy 8 said:
You're welcome. You deserved it.
What's next out of your shop?

Looks like a 5", bushcraft style hunter.
The guy that wanted the black tanto changed his mind to the hunter. I'll post some pics when it's done, my friend.

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PromiseKeeper

· #199 · Apr 3, 2021

Diesel my friend, that is absolutely beautiful! Your craftsmanship is second to none!

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$diesel$

· #200 · Apr 4, 2021

Thank you, PK.

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