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 Aug 18 2016, 04:11 PM
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Quick update. I finished the folding knife pictured previously. It turned out nice but I haven't had time to set up the studio stuff and do a photo session. I'll update with those pics as soon as I can.
Meanwhile here's a sneak peek at what's currently on the bench. This one is from scratch, so a lot of hours to get to this point. Started with a bar of annealed CPM-154CM Stainless (pictured in background) which is a premium knife steel. "Annealed" basically means that it hasn't been hardened/heat treated yet. I designed and cut the profile with an angle grinder and shaped from there using bastard mill hand files and various other hand tools. I did the fancy embellishment on the spine using jeweler files. I don't own a heat treat oven yet so I'll be sending this one to Texas to be professionally heat treated soon. They do a great job (texasknifemakers) and don't charge an arm and a leg. Once I get it back I plan to make custom bolsters from a bar stock of 1/4" thick brass that I bought, then pick handle material... still undecided on that but leaning toward a synthetic or stabilized wood.  Work in Progress by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr
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Aug 18 2016, 06:29 PM
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As always sir....very impressive!
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Aug 19 2016, 08:00 AM
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WOW! Love the detail! She's gonna be a beaut!
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Sep 2 2016, 08:33 AM
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THANKS!
I just got her back from heat-treat. No warps or cracks! It doesn't look too different here... has a dull finish (scaling) and a burn stain on the tip. This is normal and will all buff out. After sanding/buffing I'll need to establish a cutting edge which is not an easy task once it's been heat treated. The cutting edge is currently flat and the thickness of a dime. Then handle material, bolsters, finish, and finally sheath. It'll be a while.  WIP Post Heat Treat by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr
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Sep 3 2016, 09:48 AM
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Very nice work Chris as always!
 That one will be sweet finished up for sure, looks very neat, cool design!!  Look forward to seeing the finished product soon.
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Dec 24 2016, 02:05 PM
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Here is an interesting scale material that I'll be using.... Stabilized Pine Cone, this one is Norwegian Spruce. Both sides are very unique but I think that I'm going to use the center-cut stem face (side 2).
Any thoughts on which side looks better??  Stabilized Pine Cone 1 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr Stabilized Pine Cone 2 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr
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Dec 24 2016, 02:54 PM
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Cool pieces Chris, both sides look very interesting. I agree though, the contrast and patterns shown on the inner cut are more what I'd go with too.
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Dec 24 2016, 09:45 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915 |
Cool stuff! THe contrast of the second set is cool, but unless it is going to be a huge handle, it would seem like it would be hard to get enough in to show it.
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Dec 26 2016, 08:47 AM
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Meanwhile....
I'm about to put a Wicked Edge on this Damascus using this system: Wicked Edge  P-33 Damascus by GhostCreekMine, on FlickrI have a full rack of the diamond stones plus ceramic going down to #1600. It creates a mirror finish cutting edge with precise angles. Even the hardest steel is no match. Scary sharp.  Wicked Edge Stones by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr
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Dec 27 2016, 11:52 AM
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Great updates on your knives Chris! You do amazing work!! The pine cone material is awesome looking!!! I was torn on what side I would use but then thought how cool it would look with a slice from each side
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Dec 31 2016, 03:25 PM
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Thank you Denise! You also do some very amazing work and I especially appreciate compliments from artists.
 This one just got back from heat-treat and I'm making bolsters for it from 1/4" thick #416 stainless steel.  Making Bolsters by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr
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Jan 1 2017, 10:03 AM
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Jan 1 2017, 10:51 AM
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Looking good!
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Jan 1 2017, 12:48 PM
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That's some beautiful work Swizz.
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Jan 5 2017, 02:27 PM
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Thanks!
Well, it took forever and a day but I made two perfectly flat and matching bolsters for the next knife. These will go on the knife with stabilized Pine Cone pictured earlier.  Bolster Completion by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr
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