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Re: Big knives
Reply #60 on: January 06, 2016, 12:10:50 PM
Oh, one more thing  :D when you elevate to the hardening temperature, heat spine down and edge up to stop it sagging  :tu:


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Re: Big knives
Reply #61 on: January 07, 2016, 05:35:39 PM
Hi

The knife is done, had it tested today and got 50 RC......I'm happy, and it performs.

Just a question, I have about 50 pics, could I set the FB album to public and share a link here? No ways I could upload more than highlights.....?


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Re: Big knives
Reply #62 on: January 07, 2016, 05:37:16 PM
I named it  :facepalm:

Black & Blue: The Bruise Bowie  :drink:


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Re: Big knives
Reply #63 on: January 07, 2016, 05:47:13 PM
It looks good! :drool:
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Re: Big knives
Reply #64 on: January 07, 2016, 05:51:42 PM
Quote from: Gerhard Gerber on January 07, 2016, 05:35:39 PM
Hi

The knife is done, had it tested today and got 50 RC......I'm happy, and it performs.

Just a question, I have about 50 pics, could I set the FB album to public and share a link here? No ways I could upload more than highlights.....?

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Awesome  :tu:  and yes by all means post a link to the pics
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Re: Big knives
Reply #65 on: January 07, 2016, 06:25:25 PM
Wow! Nice work man!
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Re: Big knives
Reply #66 on: January 07, 2016, 06:44:42 PM
Looks fantastic mate. :drool:  Good job. :hatsoff:
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Re: Big knives
Reply #67 on: January 07, 2016, 06:46:54 PM
Lookin good G!
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Re: Big knives
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Re: Big knives
Reply #69 on: January 07, 2016, 07:39:11 PM
Nice work!  :cheers: I don't do Facebook, so I'll only be able to see pics posted here  :salute:


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Re: Big knives
Reply #70 on: January 07, 2016, 07:57:55 PM

That looks Great Gerhard!  :salute:

50ft (Al) and I are both far too old to use FB,
Sad really   :(

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Re: Big knives
Reply #71 on: January 07, 2016, 08:21:55 PM
Quote from: Sparky415 on January 07, 2016, 07:57:55 PM

That looks Great Gerhard!  :salute:

50ft (Al) and I are both far too old to use FB,
Sad really   :(

 :cheers:

It is what you make of it, I have an aunt in her 70's that's on FB for family tree research.  :D

I'll post a few pics  :salute:

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Re: Big knives
Reply #72 on: January 07, 2016, 11:10:24 PM
Quote from: Sparky415 on January 07, 2016, 07:57:55 PM

That looks Great Gerhard!  :salute:

50ft (Al) and I are both far too old to use FB,
Sad really   :(

 :cheers:

 :rofl: I'm not too old, I'm just intolerant  :D


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Re: Big knives
Reply #73 on: January 08, 2016, 04:26:19 AM
Great job!  It looks tough as nails with the blued finish, great name for it too. :tu:
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Re: Big knives
Reply #74 on: January 08, 2016, 09:59:53 AM
amazing job :tu: :tu:  :tu:
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Re: Big knives
Reply #75 on: January 09, 2016, 06:40:44 AM
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Re: Big knives
Reply #76 on: January 09, 2016, 02:07:26 PM
Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 07, 2016, 11:10:24 PM
Quote from: Sparky415 on January 07, 2016, 07:57:55 PM

That looks Great Gerhard!  :salute:

50ft (Al) and I are both far too old to use FB,
Sad really   :(

 :cheers:

 :rofl: I'm not too old, I'm just intolerant  :D

No FB for me either.

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Re: Big knives
Reply #77 on: January 09, 2016, 09:14:19 PM
Quote from: Gerhard Gerber on January 07, 2016, 05:35:39 PM
Hi
The knife is done, had it tested today and got 50 RC......I'm happy, and it performs.
Just a question, I have about 50 pics, could I set the FB album to public and share a link here? No ways I could upload more than highlights.....?   


This is wonderful knife Gerhard and I like everthing about it.I especially like the tang that extends beyond the handle which incorporates the lanyard attachment.I also like the downward extension of the back of the blade,at the front of the handle,which also incorporates a guard,which is finger/hand friendly.

Congratulations for creating such a fine knife.
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Re: Big knives
Reply #78 on: January 10, 2016, 10:34:10 PM
Thanks TG, that's high praise indeed from somebody with a collection like yours  :salute:

Sorry the pics aren't up yet, been a busy weekend before the office nightmare resumes.  :facepalm:

I had issues with the edge, but it must've been that bit that had the carbon burned out......that or its work-hardening  :rofl:
I've been chopping with it, breaking up some branches trimmed off a tree, some Camelthorn wood while we were out on a bush drive.....
Gave it some more attention with a diamond sharpener and stropped, since then the edge has been all good.
Slight tendency to twist when chopping, have a lanyard on it now but it tends to stay in hand nicely, the lanyard is not functional, it's more for safety I guess.
 >:D I suspect the reason why it feels secure in hand has something to do with the fact it takes little effort to go through stuff....

sheath done, carry attachment pending    :think:

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Reply #79 on: January 10, 2016, 10:41:02 PM
One thing I haven't mentioned I'm a bit proud of - note the distal taper  8)  :D

This was the result of a remaining bend in the blank right at the back pin.....never noticed it thanks to the pliers holding the hot blade.

I use my new angle grinder and files to fix the flaw and achieve the tape, and that explains the slight dips in the epoxy between the tang and the Micarta - the are no actual gaps thankfully.

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Reply #80 on: January 10, 2016, 10:44:50 PM
Thanks for all the positive feedback, very much appreciated.

I can only hope it inspires others to try, because I find it hugely satisfying as each knife gets better.

.....Sparky, build that grinder!  :cheers:

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Re: Big knives
Reply #81 on: January 10, 2016, 11:13:31 PM
You do awesome work GG!! :cheers:
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Re: Big knives
Reply #82 on: January 11, 2016, 04:22:14 PM
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Re: Big knives
Reply #83 on: January 12, 2016, 05:55:29 AM
5 of my mates are knife makers  ranging from pro to backyard hacks.

None of them make "Jean Pant" micarta,  looks good.

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Re: Big knives
Reply #84 on: January 12, 2016, 06:37:33 AM
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Reply #85 on: January 12, 2016, 08:00:31 AM
Quote from: shark_za on January 12, 2016, 05:55:29 AM
5 of my mates are knife makers  ranging from pro to backyard hacks.

None of them make "Jean Pant" micarta,  looks good.

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Re: Big knives
Reply #86 on: January 12, 2016, 10:11:34 PM
Nice work! Thanks for bringing pics over here  :cheers:


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Re: Big knives
Reply #87 on: January 12, 2016, 11:10:37 PM
Great thread,  awesome pics keep up the great work.

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Re: Big knives
Reply #88 on: January 15, 2016, 07:16:03 PM
Not to beat around the bush, this is a backyard knife made from mystery steel, guesswork hardening and tempering side by side with some clay pot cooking in the kitchen...  :drink:
It looks nice, but I never doubted it was meant to be a user, and a test unit for future knives.
Can't afford it, so I want to make a copy of the TOPS DART next  :P
Anyway, the belt loop is maybe not the greatest, but I've been beating on the knife....

Did some batoning, which is just stupid. I was lucky not to crush knuckle, and the good news: I managed to bend the tip the tiniest bit.....
If you were there, you would be impressed!  >:D I would've broken 90% of my knives right there....
I cut plenty cardboard, chopped plenty branches, then turned them into little pieces of branches, just senselessly chopped into the Avocado stumps lying around.
I used my CS Trailhawk to sharpen the bottom ends of the poles meant to be my anywhere hammock supports, I did the same on the broken pieces with the knife and it was considerably easier!
It's not shaving sharp after that, but 10 strops later and it glides through printer paper  8)

This is a survival knife, I'm objectively happy with the results.  I love this knife already, I can give it hell and it'll take it, and I also know I will make better knives in the future.
I'm big and heavy enough that all 8mm of it feels good in my hand and on my belt.

One thing I cannot figure out, when chopping this thing just stays there in my hand, chips flying but no tendency for the knife to go flying!  The Micarta is about a 1000 grit finish and oiled, so it feels smooth.  That makes me think it's more a function of balance rather than grip.....




   

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Reply #89 on: January 15, 2016, 07:20:29 PM
All the chips you see lying around plus plenty more you can't see, plus plenty more in the compost......not a single chip or roll  :cheers:

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