Built from a Solingen blank

Discussion in 'Blades' started by BigUglyOne, Nov 13, 2005.


  1. BigUglyOne

    BigUglyOne Monkey+++ Founding Member

    I made this from a Solingen steel blank (same German folks that make steel for Puma) It has a great ring to it as you drag your thumb across the edge !

    The grip is walnut with 14 coats of Minwax clear.

    It took a lot of polishing because it was already hardened

    Before and after
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    BigUglyOne, Nov 13, 2005
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  2. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    That's a nice knife! Great work!!
     
    Brokor, Nov 13, 2005
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  3. BigUglyOne

    BigUglyOne Monkey+++ Founding Member

    Thanks !!
     
    BigUglyOne, Nov 13, 2005
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  4. melbo

    melbo Hunter Gatherer Administrator Founding Member

    Nice!
    Looks like a mirror finish
     
    melbo, Nov 13, 2005
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  5. Bear

    Bear Monkey+++ Founding Member Iron Monkey

    That's a nice one....
    Great polish too! :D
     
    Bear, Nov 13, 2005
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  6. Valkman

    Valkman Knifemaker Moderator Emeritus Founding Member

    That looks great! :D
     
    Valkman, Nov 13, 2005
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  7. Quigley_Sharps

    Quigley_Sharps The Badministrator Administrator Founding Member

    Yeah sure does look great, good job!
     
    Quigley_Sharps, Nov 14, 2005
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