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I needed to make a present for someone and I wanted it to be practical. I have always had an interest in knife-making so I decided it would be perfect time to give it a whirl. I received the knife blank from Texas Knife Makers Supply and bought some cocobolo scales to go on it. It turns out, even in the case of pre-made blanks, it’s not as easy as it looks. For the display, I bought some deer antler off of ebay for a couple of bucks and doweled them together. As soon as I finished this one, I started on a new. “Will post with results” The lessons I learned on this one will definitely come in handy on the next.
-- Jerod, Austin
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lew
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posted 139 days ago
Great Looking Knife!
It looks like it has nice “hand feel” and balance.
jockmike2
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posted 139 days ago
Great looking knife. Looks good in the mix of antlers.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
a1Jim
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posted 139 days ago
It turned out great
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
reggiek
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posted 139 days ago
Fine bit of work…I was thinking of making myself a new one as my old knife met its untimely demise and got thrown away due to having it in my pocket and needing to get on a plane…luckily it was just a cheap blade I use for cutting packing straps…etc.
But a nicely made blade like that is an heirloom and should be carried with pride…
Thanks for sharing your work with us….I look forward to hearing more on the process.
-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!
woodworm
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posted 139 days ago
Really very nice handle.
I ordered one skinner knife blade from TKMS too…very eager to start making the handle for the first time.
I hope olivewood would turn out good.
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
Occie gilliam
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posted 139 days ago
I like your choice of wood, cant wait to see your next one
-- Occie down in Costa Rica. come down and see us some time. I'll keep the light on for you Occiegilliam@yahoo.com
tomakazi
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posted 139 days ago
Very nice. What finish did you use on the handle?
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LifesGood1
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posted 139 days ago
Thanks for all the nice comments. Tomakazi, I used tru oil gun stock finish. It definitely sealed the handle, but came out a little waxy. Next time, I think I’m going to try something with a little more hardness.
-- Jerod, Austin