My second try

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:15 pm

Well, new to the board. This is my second try at making a knife. 440c stainless with maple and honey horn scales. 15.5 inches OAL with 9" blade.

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daddyloko · Post by **daddyloko** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:23 pm

Welcome to TalkBlade Michael. That's a beautiful knife you made. Looks very sturdy. Thanks for posting. Hopefully we'll see more of your work around here.

TRYKER · Post by **TRYKER** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 12:27 am

WELCOME FROM MASS !!!

sammy da blade · Post by **sammy da blade** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:45 am

Looks good, especially for your first build!

sammy da blade · Post by **sammy da blade** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:49 am

Oops, second try. You must have learned alot on your first try. Congratulations!!!

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:29 am

Very nice work.
But that's a commercially made blade, isn't it?

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 5:48 am

Hi Bill, it is a commercial blade. I added the guard and the subhilt and the scales. Next try will be from a blank. I already have in mind a design, and scales. Have been reading on how to do hollow and flat grinds, and watching some videos. I think I can do it. Looking forward to trying!

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 5:51 am

Thanks to everyone for the welcome!

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 7:38 am

Good luck on the knife making. It can be addictive!

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:29 am

Bill DeShivs wrote:Good luck on the knife making. It can be addictive!

It is quickly getting that way! Moving into a new home this week, nice place for a new shop set up, then things will really get going!

sammy da blade · Post by **sammy da blade** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 12:46 pm

Please be sure to post pics of your third try! If your like some of our manglers on this forum your ideas and talents will improve with every build. I have a few of stray dog's works and he has traveled miles on his building talents. I have one of his early builds and some that he customized close to 10 years ago and they are my prized pieces. I've been off the forum for awhile and I see his recent builds and I'm even more amazed how his projects have progressed. I have am old china clunker he worked over and I still like clicking it. I also have a few stilettos and a mikov he worked over for me which to me are the bomb diggety! Keep it up, I think you are on your way.

Straydog 5247 · Post by **Straydog 5247** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 6:35 am

Pretty darn cool build Michael !....Like the guys say , keep posting your builds , I think you've got the "knack"

Rondog

P.S. Thanx for the compliments Sammy !

sammy da blade · Post by **sammy da blade** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 4:27 pm

My pleasure Mr.Dog

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:58 pm

Thanks for the support and encouragement!

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