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Drop point skinner build

gmac
gmac Posts: 1,814
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I've been trying to play around with some different profiles trying to find something I like that I can really make my own. 

This is my take on a drop point skinning knife and I really like this one. I still have a few flaws I need to figure out how to overcome but I'm pretty darn happy with this one. The handle is wenge and I haven't applied any finish in this picture. Need to get some oil for this one. I sanded the blade to 400 grit and the wenge to 1500, all by hand. My fingers hurt :)



Mt Elgin Ontario - just a Large.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,465
    edited February 2017
    Very nice! You know since you are really getting into this knife making you ought to spring for a random orbit electric palm sander - they really don't cost that much!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • gmac
    gmac Posts: 1,814
    @RRP. It would be great for knives without a plunge line. Did you see my Santoku?  Would be great for that. Good advice.
    Talking my wife into a 2x72 belt grinder would be a better idea but little to no chance of that happening. 
    Mt Elgin Ontario - just a Large.
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 6,134
    Awesome knife! If you ever need someone to test any of your knives I'd be glad to send you my address.  =)

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Beautiful knife bro!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,838
    Very nice work!  Beautiful.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,465
    gmac said:
    @RRP. It would be great for knives without a plunge line. Did you see my Santoku?  Would be great for that. Good advice.
    Talking my wife into a 2x72 belt grinder would be a better idea but little to no chance of that happening. 
    Tell her you really want that $1,400 one and then throw a few temper tantrums! After you have worn her down tell her you were unreasonable and will settle for that cheaper $500 one! 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    edited February 2017
    Have you thought of the newer small jitter bug sander that has a backing HDF pad? Pneumatic or electric, direct application? 
    It could get you dialed in a bit faster using lower grits, stepping up 100 grit at a time to get it where you want it. Then you can finish, hand sanding to the desired grit.
    I don't know if this is the direction for you, but, it might help.
    That is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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