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New camp knife
Needed a new camp knife for the up coming season. The the blade is from a old cross-cut saw and the handle is spalted Ash.
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Permalink Reply by Keith Ritter on
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Another shot
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Permalink Reply by Lord of the Fly , Rods on
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Keith , looking at the background of the photo of that neat knife , I see you have a good looking clever there too, just happen to have some walnut that has been kiln dried if you ever want to try some walnut scales. LOFR
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That belongs to my son Garrett. I don't know his plans. But any materials are welcome. He' s some nice knives. I'll add a pic. Circular saw blade with Black Walnut handle
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Permalink Reply by Papa Turner on
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Great looking knife! I've made several using old circular saw blades. I cut out the knife blanks with a dremel and cutoff disc. Then shape with a file and make the handle out of scrape wood. Instead of brass wire for the pins I just used brass machine screws, cut off the heads and grind flush to the handle. All in all maybe 50 cents to a dollar in material.
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That's very close to how I make mine. I use brass brazing rod I peen them down to hold the handles on. I use circular saw blades a lot. I blank them out and do the rough shaping with a ten dollar angle grinder from Harbor Freight. This one is from a circular saw.
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Nice file work! I'm working on one now & will post a picture when done.
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Thanks, Papa would love to see it. Do you have Wayne Goddard's book 50 Dollar Knife Shop? It's a great book for backyard bladesmiths.
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No I haven't I'll have to check it out. lots of great vids on youtube. I'm a woodcarver and a lot of us make small carving knives out of reciprocating saw blades and bandsaw blades.
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Permalink Reply by David, aka, "McScruff" on
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Wow Papa - a Dremel!
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Yep, the little cutoff wheels break easy, but cut thru the metal with a little patience, faster than a hack saw.
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Permalink Reply by DAVID L EITUTIS on
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YUP I LIKE THIS ONE ALOT KEITH !!!!!!!!
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Love love love this one!
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