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Tool Talk => The Mod Squad => Topic started by: Michel M. on January 14, 2014, 10:05:57 PM
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Some of you asked me in my presentation to post some pictures of my custom Opinel. It's not a multitool (except the #10 with corkscrew), but here are some in different styles. All with fileworks.
A deer antler #10 :
(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=49&u=17456942)
A Bahia rosewood carved #10 :
(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/17/45/69/42/10vri_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=50&u=17456942)
A cocobolo #2 :
(http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/17/45/69/42/2i_coc10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=86&u=17456942)
A carved Elforyn #8 with a polished blade :
http://www.servimg.com/image_links.php?i=3
A ziricote and reindeer #8 with aluminium inlays and basketwork scrimshaw :
(http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/17/45/69/42/8vri_l10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=2&u=17456942)
It was a projet for the 20 years of a French craftmanship materials supplier. He gave everyone a material and the knives and other object were published in a commemorative book.
#9 roe deer antler :
(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/17/45/69/42/9vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=48&u=17456942)
#9 with deer antler, amboina burl and chamois horn :
(http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/17/45/69/42/9vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=81&u=17456942)
Another #9 in stabilized and dyed elm burl :
(http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/17/45/69/42/9vri_e10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=4&u=17456942)
I'll show more if you are interested in.
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Wow! Those look GOOD!
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Thanks Nate !
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Wow, Michel. :o
I don't know which one I like better. All pieces of art. :hatsoff:
This one is amazing. :drool:
(http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/17/45/69/42/8vri_l10.jpg)
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Thanks a lot enki_ck. The first difficulty with this one was to use metal tools for the blade groove. The scrimshaw took time also.
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Wow, Michel. :o
I don't know which one I like better. All pieces of art. :hatsoff:
This one is amazing. :drool:
(http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/17/45/69/42/8vri_l10.jpg)
That is my favorite so far.
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Wow there's some gorgeous Oppi's there! :)
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How did you cut the groove for the blade?
Oh yea....... BEAUTIFUL work by the way!
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Thanks to all.
How did you cut the groove for the blade?
Instead of using a small circular saw for wood and other materials I used the same kind of tool for steel (sorry I don't know the exact translation, fraise-scie in French).
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The Deer Antler one looks :drool: along with all the others!
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Thanks CanadianLMfan. It's hard to find the right deer antler with the "crown" for a #10. This one was perfect for that use. For a #12 it's easier.
The roe deer antler for the #9 was also an exception. Usually this material suits for a #6 or #7 only.
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Awesome work! The scrimshaw one is my favorite, its fantastic!
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I guess it is unanimous, they all are amazing pieces of art, but the scrimshaw one turned really really nice.
I also like the one with Bahia Rosewood :drool: :drool: :drool:
Congrats sir, your craftsmanship is just too awesome!!!
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They are amazing :drool:
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They are amazing :drool:
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I love the first one :drool:
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Many thanks to all for your kind comments !
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A deer antler #10 :
(http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=49&u=17456942)
:drool:
please sir, more?
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They are amazing :drool:
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I love the first one :drool:
+2 :D
The deer antler is the best, I say.
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Thanks again to all. Here are some others.
First another deer antler #10 :
(http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=84&u=17456942)
A goldfield burl #9 (Australian wood) :
(http://i80.servimg.com/u/f80/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=120&u=17456942)
A deer antler #8 mushroom knife :
(http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=83&u=17456942)
A coolibah burl #9 (Australian eucalyptus), a boxwood/warthog tusk #8 garden knife and a deer antler #3 :
(http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/17/45/69/42/opinel10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=18&u=17456942)
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A goldfield burl #9 (Australian wood) :
(http://i80.servimg.com/u/f80/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=120&u=17456942)
WOW!
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Thanks. These Australian burls are very hard and can be used as massive wood.
Another deer antler #8 in a modern style :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=198&u=17456942)
Another one in the same style on which I did a woodcock scrimshaw :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/8vri_c11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=199&u=17456942)
Two goat horn #7 :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/7vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=200&u=17456942)
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/7vri_c11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=201&u=17456942)
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Thanks to all.
How did you cut the groove for the blade?
Instead of using a small circular saw for wood and other materials I used the same kind of tool for steel (sorry I don't know the exact translation, fraise-scie in French).
Literal translation is "strawberry saw", which is a bit weird, but actually its a slitting saw in English. :) Fraise also seems to refer to mill cutters.
And the work is simply beautiful.
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Thhe one with the woodcock is just amazing!
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You continue to leave us speechless, Michel. :drool:
Great work. :tu:
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Thanks again to all.
The last one is a reindeer #9 close to the original Opinel handle shape :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/9vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=206&u=17456942)
Literal translation is "strawberry saw", which is a bit weird, but actually its a slitting saw in English. :) Fraise also seems to refer to mill cutters.
Thanks, it was a slitting saw.
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Some new #7 custom Opinel. First a classic deer antler one :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/7vri_c12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=230&u=17456942)
Another one deer antler with brass insert :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/7vri_c13.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=231&u=17456942)
The same style with stainless steel insert :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/7vri_c14.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=232&u=17456942)
I hope the weather will be better tomorrow to post new SAKs.
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These are really beautiful :salute:
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Thanks greenbear.
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Excellent work as usual. Looking forward to the new SAKs. :tu:
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How have I missed this thread???? I am currently playing around with opinels doing handles. Your work sir is amazing. I for see you getting quite a few PM's in the near future.
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Thanks enki. I'll check if I posted all pics. There's a fileworked Alox cigar cutter I have to shoot. I have ideas for new ones.
Thanks also Farmman. Don't hesitate for PM's. I hope we'll see your work soon.
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very nice opinels!! :salute: congrats mate!
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Wow those are amazing! By any chance do you have any handles that are made out of stone?
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Thanks Sidhartha for these kind words, knowing your work.
Thanks also Cogito. Not of stone but with materials like Corian or Elforyn wich are a mix between synthetic and mineral materials.
A few years ago I saw some #13 marble Opinel in a knife show by the Opinel Museum in St Jean de Maurienne (The Opinel brand is near in Chambery). It was the work of a stone carver. The knife was assembled but it wasn't folding because of the hardness of the material for cutting the groove.
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Here's a Corian #2 with brass pin :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/2i_cor10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=233&u=17456942)
Searching old pictures I found these. Olivewood/AZ desert ironwood #8 :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/8vri_o10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=234&u=17456942)
And a marble wood garden #8 :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/8vri_j10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=235&u=17456942)
A mammooth/moor oak #2 with damascus blade (I did before the same in #8) :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/2n_mor10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=236&u=17456942)
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Just WOW!
that's us mobile
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Thanks ducttapetech.
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The smaller ones are lovely, and so is the #8. Its butt end is very elegant. :drool: :drool:
The damascus #2 is my favorite though! Congrats Michel, your work is just superb!!
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Impressive handles! The Corian ones seem excellent as they will not jam the blade when wet.
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Thanks WWW and microbe.
I had a try with PEHD 500. It would have the same advantage for use in all conditions but it's very hard to polish.
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Fabulous work here on all of these Michel!¡!
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Thanks Terry !
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I have a few opinel and that is the best looking one in deer stag that I have ever seen.
Jim
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Thanks again !
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Stunning work Michel. :hatsoff:
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Thanks a lot Gareth.
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I should have said that is the best lookin Opinel that I have ever seen and one of the best looking knives period.
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Michel, looking at your thread here on forum felt like I was walking through an exhibit in a museum looking at works of art and fine craftsmanship resting inside rows of glass cases. Thank You.
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:drool:
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Thank you again. I show you the last ones :
- A warthog tusk #9 with damascus blade :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/9vrn_p10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=251&u=17456942)
- A small #2 with zebu horn handle, fileworked stainless steel blande :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/2i_cor11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=252&u=17456942)
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Oh wow!! Those are nice!!!
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Thanks !
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Those newest two are just begging for scrimshaw, but they are beautiful as it is!
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Thanks ironraven. I'm a beginner for scrimshaw but for complex projects I send knives to a French artist (Christian Camboulives) which does a beautiful work. He also has a personal techique for pyrography, much like scrimshaw. I'll show you better examples, I just find this picture of a rock star caricature from him on a boxwood #8 I made :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/8vri_a10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=253&u=17456942)
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LOL! I don't think I want my fingers that close Jager's mouth. But it is beautifully done.
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:D Thanks for him. And there's a detail that wasn't visible on the pic :
(http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/17/45/69/42/8vri_a11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=254&u=17456942)
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Aiiiii
How came I haven't saw this thread earlier...
:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
awesome workmanship man!!!
:popcorn:
can't wait for more work...
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Thank you very much edcgear.
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A fine job with that #8 Jagger :tu:
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Thanks Terry.
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Hi all,
Here's a new garden #8 Opinel with canvas micarta like ivory. Simple cylindric shape, stainless steel blade with classic filework :
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/8vri_j10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=255&u=17456942)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/8vri_j11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=256&u=17456942)
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Hi all,
Here's a new garden #8 Opinel with canvas micarta like ivory. Simple cylindric shape, stainless steel blade with classic filework :
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/8vri_j11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=256&u=17456942)
Handle shape may be simple but it is outstandingly beautiful!! Congrats once again!!
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Thanks WWW. This blade shape allows some designs which wouldn't be possible with the usual yatagan blade.
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Clean, simple, easy to clean, hard to hurt, but still elegant.
Now, maybe a bit of a challange, but putting two blades into an Opinel design, say a regular carbon blade and a stainless garden blade? Would you think it possible?
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Thanks ironraven !
Now, maybe a bit of a challange, but putting two blades into an Opinel design, say a regular carbon blade and a stainless garden blade? Would you think it possible?
I know a craftsman who dit it. On small sizes it was opposite blades with two rings and for the #12 a standard blade and a wood saw blade on the same ring. It needs adjusting of the assembly ring and the security ring.
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I'm late to show you the new ones. A carbon blade #10 with AZ desert ironwood handle. No filework on this order :
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=257&u=17456942)
A #8 with jay feathers resin inlay (PMMA center) :
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/8vri_l10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=258&u=17456942)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/8vri_l11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=259&u=17456942)
It's very delicate for turning but the polishing isn't really a problem.
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I'm not sure which one I like better. :dd:
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Some amazing custom Opinels. :drool:
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That feather is AMAZING.
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Thanks to all !
Here's a deer antler #12 with a brass ring for lanyard. Stainless blade with vine filework :
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/12vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=260&u=17456942)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/12vri_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=261&u=17456942)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/12vri_12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=262&u=17456942)
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Hello,
Just finished this morning, two orders for the same model. The only difference are the filework and some details of the woord or carving. Bahia rosewood handle, very hard dark brown/red wood :
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/10vri_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=263&u=17456942)
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/10vri_12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=264&u=17456942)
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I wish I had the time and talent to work up to what you do. Or the money to throw at you and say "make me smile". Sadly, I don't.
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Thanks a lot ironraven. You can have a try. I started modding Opinel knives in 2001, trying to improve the technic along the years. Already 13 years, I didn't realize.
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Thanks to all !
Here's a deer antler #12 with a brass ring for lanyard. Stainless blade with vine filework :
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/12vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=260&u=17456942)
:o
Michel, That is so very :drool:
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Thanks sparky415. Finally I added a brass buckle to match the user request.
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Your work is allways amazing.
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Thanks Crow. I will have also a few SAKs to show.
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I will look for those...
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A #12 with deer antler handle with a brass ring :
(http://i74.servimg.com/u/f74/17/45/69/42/12vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/283)
(http://i74.servimg.com/u/f74/17/45/69/42/12vri_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/284)
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very nice. 8)
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Thanks Gareth !
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Great work there mate:)
Sent from the astropathic choir.
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Thanks Mike !
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We should have more French people here.
French and Italians hold the keys of aesthetics, design and beauty, without meaning to underestimate the rest of the world but that's my opinion.
Just look at that!
(http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/45/69/42/8vri_j10.jpg)
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Ive not been on this post for a while and im blown away by your work michael :drool: keep it up as love looking at these beuties :salute:
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Thanks again to all. kkokkolis it's a great compliment. In France we had the occasion to share about Opinel customisation on many forums but the good atmosphere disappeared over the years and sharing also. Thats' why I'm happy to be here.
I also saw nice Opinel mods from Poland, Russia, USA... and other countries. Opinel is present almost everywhere. SAK mods are not in our culture unfortunately.
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There are also some Opinel. Deer antler and damasteel blade #8 :
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/300)
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_c11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/301)
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_c12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/302)
And a reindeer antler #8 with a damasteel blade also :
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_r10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/303)
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_r11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/304)
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_r12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/305)
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Excellent work. :dd:
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Wow!
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Thanks enki and ducttapetech. Some very nice woods for the next ones :
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/wip_ma10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/306)
Honduras rosewood burl and moor oak #8. I finished turning a goldfield burl #12 today.
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Those are sweet too!
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Beautiful stuff mate :tu:
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Thanks Mike !
Another one done today, #12 goldfield burl :
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/wip_ma11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/307)
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:popcorn:
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Very nice! :drool:
I would like to see pictures of your work bench Michel please :salute:
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Thanks to all.
I would like to see pictures of your work bench Michel please :salute:
I'll do that :).
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(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg)
Wow, I love this one. :drool:
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Well I don't think anything beats the damasteel blade - with regards to the handle, I don't see how anyone would make up their mind with all the beautiful variations you are producing. Truly stunning works of art.
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Thanks a lot Raukodur ! Sparky415 here's a picture of my workbench with many projects on (SAK, Opinel and others) :
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/atelie10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/313)
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Proper lads shed there mate! :)
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Nice bench mate. :tu:
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Wow! Very nice.
Nate
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Thanks to all.
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You're making excellent stuff with not a whole lot of big complex machinery. My hats off to you since you're really making it work
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Thanks Styx !
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Thanks a lot Raukodur ! Sparky415 here's a picture of my workbench with many projects on (SAK, Opinel and others) :
(http://i19.servimg.com/u/f19/17/45/69/42/atelie10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/313)
Thanks very much Michel :salute: your bench looks very busy but organised :tu:
mines umm... :whistle:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC01881.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC01881.jpg.html)
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I forgot to show you the goldfield burl #12 finished :
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/45/69/42/12vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/326)
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/45/69/42/12vri_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/327)
I had to make another one. The wood is still different :
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/45/69/42/12vri_12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/328)
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A recent #8 with amboina burl and warthog tusk, 18 K gold inlays. Carbon nickel damascus blade :
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/45/69/42/8vrn_a10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/329)
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/45/69/42/8vrn_a11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/330)
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WOW!
Nate
That's us mobile
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WOW!
Nate
That's us mobile
What he said!!!!!! :ahhh
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Stunning Opinel mate. Great workmanship as usual :)
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I'm just now finding this thread.
FANTASTIC work you've done there and nice looking workshop you have :cheers:
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WOW!
Nate
That's us mobile
What he said!!!!!! :ahhh
Stunning Opinel mate. Great workmanship as usual :)
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I'm just now finding this thread.
FANTASTIC work you've done there and nice looking workshop you have :cheers:
What these Guys said!!!
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Thanks again ! A roe deer antler with crown and ebony #8 with red fiber spacer. Vine filework :
(http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/331)
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Gentlemen, I have to admit to it - this is my favourite thread on MTO - I just love the work on those knives - absolutely beautiful :tu: :salute:
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Thanks greenbear !
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There are some threads here that demand looking at over and revisiting again and again. Such terrific work here and so much to drool over. I had to look at this thread again after getting an Opinel again. Michael M :salute:
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Thanks Aloha007 ! Here's a carved ebony #8 :
(http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/17/45/69/42/8vri_l10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/340)
And the last one, a deer antler #8 with stainless steel back, vine filework :
(http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/17/45/69/42/bois_d10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/341)
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Always beautiful work. I like the deer antler #8
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Thanks again.
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As always, wow!
That's us mobile.
Nate
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Very nice work :drool:
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Loving the ebony!
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A Honduran rosewood burl #8 with a fileworked damascus blade :
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/17/45/69/42/8vrn_l10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/351)
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/17/45/69/42/8vrn_l11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/352)
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/17/45/69/42/8vrn_l12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/353)
A deer antler #10 with stainless steel inlay engraved with a blazon :
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/354)
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/17/45/69/42/10vri_11.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/355)
(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/17/45/69/42/10vri_12.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/17456942/356)
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:sa: :sa: :sa: :sa: :cheers: :cheers:
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And still some custom Opinel like this deer antler #8. Mod. 12C27 blade with vine filework :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_c11.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/385)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_c12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/386)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/384)
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:drool: :drool: :drool: :like:
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:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme:
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Stunning :drool:
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Wow :o Some really great work :salute: :like: :like: :like:
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Thanks to all !
A try for a garden #8 in scarified medlar used for makhila walking sticks :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/wip_8v10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/387)
It's a very hard wood.
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Finsihed, with vine filework :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_j10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/388)
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Finsihed, with vine filework :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_j10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/388)
Another nice one Michel :like:
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And still some custom Opinel like this deer antler #8. Mod. 12C27 blade with vine filework :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_c11.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/385)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_c12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/386)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_c10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/384)
Lovely. :drool:
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Thanks to all !
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Great looking knives. How do you manage to do the groove in the handle? By hand, with some power tool (dremel or similar)? I thought about making a handle for an Opi, but the groove part isn't easy, specially when you don't have any power tools...
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Great looking knives. How do you manage to do the groove in the handle? By hand, with some power tool (dremel or similar)? I thought about making a handle for an Opi, but the groove part isn't easy, specially when you don't have any power tools...
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Thanks. Yes, it's the most difficult part of the work. I use different tools. For wood or other not too hard block materials a small circular saw on the drill press. It needs to be carefull, It could be dangerous.
For raw matérials I use cutting discs in different thickness mounted on the drill press. In this way you have both hands to hold the handle. I found Dremel is not a good solution but some people use it with success..
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A #8 with snake wood and ebony handle, white vulcanised fiber liner. Damasteel blade (Vinland) with vine filework :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_a12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/409)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_a11.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/408)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/8vri_a10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/407)
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A #8 with snake wood and ebony handle, white vulcanised fiber liner. Damasteel blade (Vinland) with vine filework :
:drool: :drool: :drool:
Wow! Very beautifull!!! :salute: :salute: :salute:
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More beautiful work Michel :drool: :like: :like:
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An ebony and olive wood #10. White vulcanised fiber liner, cross done with 1.5 mm brass pins, and 2.0 mm for center one. Stainless blade with vine filework:
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/10vri_11.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/418)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/10vri_12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/419)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/10vri_10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/417)
And soon an AZ desert ironwood #12 :
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/wip_1210.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/420)
(https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/45/69/42/wip_1211.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/421)
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My son just bought a Number 9 for me yesterday. Hot on the heels of the Minimalist Challenge, I decided to pack it today with the SI. I don't know why, but I'm really smitten with this knife already! I think it even beats, sharpness wise, a knife an old family fried brought back for me from the Laplanders. There aren't many I consider scary sharp, but this baby is one of them! I love the custom mods in this thread!
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Thanks Barry !
Here's the AZ desert ironwood #12. Polished and fileworked stainless steel blade :
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/45/69/42/12vri_12.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/429)
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/45/69/42/12vri_13.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/430)
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/45/69/42/12vri_10.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/427)
(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/17/45/69/42/12vri_11.jpg) (https://servimg.com/view/17456942/428)
I cut scales for 111 mm Victorinox from the same block and I made a Forester with damasteel blade. I'll show you the result on the other topic.
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:like: !!! That grain is gorgeous!
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Lovely :like: :cheers:
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Really beautiful work.
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What do you do with these pieces of art? You just collect them? Or do you expose them? And sell them?
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What do you do with these piecea of art? You just collect them? Or do you expose them? And sell them?
Most of them are realized to order for users or collectors.
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Just picked up a #6 for both my son and I. Haven't done any customized work on either it or my #9 but I absolutely love them!
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Those are beautiful!