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<blockquote data-quote="warrior45" data-source="post: 1027093" data-attributes="member: 4598"><p>Hello everyone.</p><p></p><p>Most of you may not know me. I just moved to Oklahoma going on two years ago. I recently picked up a new hobby and would like to share. I have completed 4 blades now. I started to get serious about it about 3 months ago when I got my 2x72" grinder. Life was tough on the little 2x42" single speed. I am now hooked and there is no turning back. I have gained so much from my favorite makers and collectors alike and look forward to getting better with every attempt. I do 100% of the work start to finish and includes heat treating in my small forge. As I get better I plan on upgrading my equipment and start working with other steels. For now I use high carbon steel. 1075, 1080-84, 5160, 6150 and 1095.</p><p></p><p>Thank you all for viewing and I look forward to hearing everyones opinions. Again I am a Rookie so please take it easy on me.</p><p></p><p>First up is the first I completed. It went to a good buddy of mine that served our country proud through 20 years service in the Army. He is now a Stryker Instructor. He wanted a cool design that could be used as an entry tool and chopper. This is what came from that idea.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]73565[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Second is my attempt at making a micro chopper. Not very practical so I am in the process of modding it.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]73566[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Third was a fun design I wanted to make my brother. I will NEVER use white micarta again. It is the demon......This was also my first attempt at Jeweling AKA Engine turning:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]73567[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]73568[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Last up. A very special knife I made for a very special lady in my life. My wifes blade. This was a late Valentines gift, early Anniversary and congrats to my son that is growing in her tummy.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]73569[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]73570[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]73571[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Thank you all for viewing. This is just the start of my journey. I hope you all chose to follow as I learn this trade. I never thought knifemaking would be this difficult. I was so wrong. I hope you can see the progression from the 1st to 4th. At least I like to think I am progressing<img src="/images/smilies/confused.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":confused:" title="Confused :confused:" data-shortname=":confused:" /></p><p></p><p>Stay warm Oklahoma, wish Spring/Summer would hurry up and get here.<img src="/images/smilies/new/freezing2.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":freezing:" title="Freezing2 :freezing:" data-shortname=":freezing:" /></p><p></p><p>Chris</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="warrior45, post: 1027093, member: 4598"] Hello everyone. Most of you may not know me. I just moved to Oklahoma going on two years ago. I recently picked up a new hobby and would like to share. I have completed 4 blades now. I started to get serious about it about 3 months ago when I got my 2x72" grinder. Life was tough on the little 2x42" single speed. I am now hooked and there is no turning back. I have gained so much from my favorite makers and collectors alike and look forward to getting better with every attempt. I do 100% of the work start to finish and includes heat treating in my small forge. As I get better I plan on upgrading my equipment and start working with other steels. For now I use high carbon steel. 1075, 1080-84, 5160, 6150 and 1095. Thank you all for viewing and I look forward to hearing everyones opinions. Again I am a Rookie so please take it easy on me. First up is the first I completed. It went to a good buddy of mine that served our country proud through 20 years service in the Army. He is now a Stryker Instructor. He wanted a cool design that could be used as an entry tool and chopper. This is what came from that idea. [attach=full]73565[/attach] Second is my attempt at making a micro chopper. Not very practical so I am in the process of modding it. [attach=full]73566[/attach] Third was a fun design I wanted to make my brother. I will NEVER use white micarta again. It is the demon......This was also my first attempt at Jeweling AKA Engine turning: [attach=full]73567[/attach] [attach=full]73568[/attach] Last up. A very special knife I made for a very special lady in my life. My wifes blade. This was a late Valentines gift, early Anniversary and congrats to my son that is growing in her tummy. [attach=full]73569[/attach] [attach=full]73570[/attach] [attach=full]73571[/attach] Thank you all for viewing. This is just the start of my journey. I hope you all chose to follow as I learn this trade. I never thought knifemaking would be this difficult. I was so wrong. I hope you can see the progression from the 1st to 4th. At least I like to think I am progressing:confused: Stay warm Oklahoma, wish Spring/Summer would hurry up and get here.:freezing: Chris [/QUOTE]
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