Made myself an EDC knife.

[BrandonM]

I've made 3 knives total now. The 2 previous knives were posted here also. This is the least terrible one to date, and also the only one I ever really finished. It started out as a 2" X 3/16" strap of 1095 high carbon steel. and I spent about 10 or so hours turning it into this.

Blade Length - 3.75"
Overall length - 8.125"
Stainless Pins
Nickel Lanyard
Handle scales made from Black canvas I found at Walmart in a scrap bin in the fabric and sewing dept, and an old pair of corduroy pants I ripped the arse out of when lifting a heavy refrigerator.
Hand filed the serrations.
Mustard and vinegar to force a patina on the blade.

I've been carrying it for about a week now so some use has been put on it.


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[Wormydog1724]

Thats really good man.

 

[BrandonM]

Here is the wonderful workstation it came from. and a few photos of the knife in process. It's okay if you're jealous of my grinding apparatus.

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[BrandonM]

Thats really good man.

Thanks guy!

 

[randallss7]

your grinding apparatus is cool, reminds me of when I first started I made all kind of apparatuses to help with the grinding, but once I decide to just do it free hand things got faster and easier believe it or not.

 

[BrandonM]

your grinding apparatus is cool, reminds me of when I first started I made all kind of apparatuses to help with the grinding, but once I decide to just do it free hand things got faster and easier believe it or not.

Thanks Randall. I like all your work. You sir, are a true craftsman.

 

[jimeradams]

I like it!

 

[arenathlete]

yes, Bdog has created something very nice, i wish my Coye Ridgeback was as big as this thing

 

[chr_edw]

Very nice rugged looking knife.

 

[Bhargrin]

Beautiful workmanship, I like the way you repurposed materials for this project. You Sir, have a wonderful talent. I really like the patina you added to the blade.