Finally some shop time!

[Gamez235]

Well thigns have been hit or miss on working on the knives. Work, weather and other hobbies seem to have really gotten more attention or kept me distracted. Although today I managed to sneak a little work in.

No. 37 getting some Kydex work done, will get this shaped and finished tomorrow if all goes as planned.

No. 38, a Damascus Slicer in it's pattern hidden pre-ground state.

The bevel is roughed and ready for a ride in the HT over. This one is layers of 1084/15N20.

The Curly Koa for the scales, brass pins. Kinda my thing with these Damascus billets.

Out of the oven, drowned it in the oil and the pattern makes it's first appearance.

 

[Fenway]

Nice!

 

[Slawburger]

That's some nice looking Koa.

 

[Drail]

That is going to be a beautiful piece of work. Thank you for the photos. Is it becoming difficult to find Koa wood now? (or just very expensive?)

 

[Gamez235]

Koa, is pretty easy. The curly stuff takes some digging. Thankfully I've got a good source of it, having lived in Hawaii.

 

[PoolQs]

Well done sir !!! I like your niche' that you are creating.

 

[Bfish]

Awesome craftsmanship! I am impressed! Not a huge knife guy but I can really appreciate that!

 

[shootersix]

dude that looks dull...for now! when its done... i bet it's, wait for it, wait for it,...sharp!

thanks folks i'll be her all week, dont forget to tip your waiters an waitresses

 

[Gamez235]

Slow clap....

 

[Lagrange]

Nicely done. Cant wait to see it finished.

 

[Gamez235]

The days being a bit warmer are making time in the shop much more pleasant, although the cold I seem to be coming down with isn't helping.

No. 37, SPK is finally ready to be sharpened and will be available later this week.

No. 38 the next Damascus Slicer is still a ways off, but after getting it tempered that scales are up next for this one.

The curls in this set of Koa are bonkers as usual and I cannot wait to see it finished...

 

[Gamez235]

Post etch.. This is always a tricky part. Did I mix right, do i let it soak this long or that long, gotta clean it up.. argh, not right. start over..... This repeats a few times.

Mocked up.. Scales get epoxied and shaped tomorrow.