Grind, Full Tang, Choil...You with Me???

[Dino]

Haya, Wow very nice links thanks!

Makes me think twice about posting pictures of my home made knives.

But also gives me some great ideas and something to shoot for.

[kanuist]

Hayabusa,  those are some fine knife makers you listed.  I have yet to cross the line from factory knifes to custom knives.  I tried a few years ago, but couldn't find anyone who would make what I wanted.

I carry a Benchmade Gaucho 100% of the time (have two).  I've got a SOG Mini Pentagon and a Recondo X42.  Plus numerous other pocket, leatherman and the like.

I did work with a friend to make some knives from railroad spikes.  It was very hard work with limited success.  

[Hayabusa]

Dino, if you haven't been to Blade in Atlanta try to make it in 2011.  You'll loose your mind!  It is unbelievable and the makers are so willing to share knowledge.

kanuist, Depending on what you are interested in I might know appropriate makers to refer you to.  A couple of Breeds folders that I posted sell for between $500 and $650.  Quite a nice price when you consider everything is hand forged, hand fitted, and unique/one of a kind.  P.M. me if you decide to go custom.  I landed the wrought iron Wheeler fixed blade for a a bit over $400, a steal for that knife!

Knifemaking is brutal physical work.  Unfortunately, many of these guys suffer from bad backs, joint issues, etc later in their careers.

[kanuist]

Hayabusa, thanks for the offers.  I think I'll stick with what I've got for now.  Once I found Benchmade and their Axis lock, I can't think of owning anything else for EDC.  I can flick these open and closed in about a quarter of a second.  

[Hayabusa]

Hi kanuist,  re-read my post and wanted to say wasn't trying to peddle the knives to you but it sure looked that way.  Sorry 'bout that.

Was trying to say that I'd be happy to connect you with makers who'd be willing to create a custom from a design you had in mind.  Was showing pricing to give you an idea of what it might run you.  If you decide to go that way, holler.  David Mosier and Kirby Lambert come to mind.  Check them out on the net.
 
I have 2 Benchmades I carry regularly.  Can't beat 'em!

I will be selling some of my customs once I figure out what pup I want next.  They are addicting  

[Dino]

Ok guys as you can tell I have no idea  what I'm doing in reguards to downloading pictures.  If anyone wants to take a stab at it for me help yourself.
The links will take you to my pictures of the knife I just finish. Tell me what you think, be honest.


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[kjtrains]

Dino.  Excellent knives and guns.  Thanks for sharing.  I was going to ask if the knife was your handy work.  My honest opinion is NICE!  Continue the good work.

Oh!  Are you taking orders?    

[yankee2500]

Here you go






John

[Dino]

Thank you KJ I know it sounds crazy but I have about 18 hours into that one.  

Thanks John for posting my pictures!

[kjtrains]

Good work, John!    

[yankee2500]

Beautiful work.
 Now that I posted the pictures, you can give me the knife in payment , I can have a holster made.  

John

[Richard S]

Dino:

That is one beautiful knife! And you have only 18 hours in it?
That's warp speed, it would seem to me.

You obviously have found a hobby at which you were destined to excell.

[kjtrains]

Thank you KJ I know it sounds crazy but I have about 18 hours into that one.  

Thanks John for posting my pictures!

Dino.  I can tell you are committed to the task; not crazy at all.  Amazing work.

[yankee2500]

Dino:

That is one beautiful knife! And you have only 18 hours in it?
That's warp speed, it would seem to me.

You obviously have found a hobby at which you were destined to excell.

Richard, I agree, I'm thinking it would take me 18 months.

John

[Dino]

Richard, the blade came cut with a rough finish not sharpened, C440 stainless, so it save me a lot of time.

I modified the top of the blade to have it come inward at the finger guard and made the bottom of the handle larger behind the finger guard to fit my index finger.

The guard was a block of brass and took 5 or 6 hours to shape, fit and solder onto the blade.  The wood was easy, but putting a mirror finish on a rough finish blade was a job, however rewarding.

KJ none for sale yet maybe in 2011.