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    new one of the bench forged 1075 integral with a banksia pod and resin handle
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    Here's my first crack at making a knife, nowhere near as good as what you fellas are making.
    My metal work is rough but I think that suits the "reclaimed" sheep shear aspect and the blade is plenty sharp.

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    Does anyone know where I can get a decent Leather sheath made for it?

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    Try saddlers.
    Mate is one and he can make a good one.
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    Try John Leth.
    Makes awesome gear, and very reasonable. He is in Auckland.
    johnoleth@gmail.com
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    Quote Originally Posted by Louie View Post
    Here's my first crack at making a knife, nowhere near as good as what you fellas are making.
    My metal work is rough but I think that suits the "reclaimed" sheep shear aspect and the blade is plenty sharp.

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    How did you attach the handle.
    Can you show in a photo.
    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by erniec View Post
    How did you attach the handle.
    Can you show in a photo.
    Thanks
    Hey mate, the shears had an existing clip(?) or something welded to the handle where I drilled out and put the brass pin in. Then I beat the shit out of the handle with a ball peen to fit the antler and once it looked like a good enough fit I 2 part epoxied under the steel handle across the antler. Seems sturdy as, just a bit concerned the shiny handle may blow my cover bush stalking.

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    The Fang seeing some action at last.... @viper this is wicked sharp mate!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blisters View Post
    Looks great man!

    Use a sacrificial backer when drilling your holes, stops that chipout.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ross Nolan View Post
    Try John Leth.
    Makes awesome gear, and very reasonable. He is in Auckland.
    johnoleth@gmail.com
    Thanks for the contact @Ross Nolan Johns a good bugger and does awesome work.

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    So trying to clear my Christmas orders, 4 to get out.
    Here's the first.
    Viper model in 1084, stabilized Rimu, Yellow Russian Burlap micarta and Green canvas Micarta.
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    Fish and game ready to go.
    Rwl 34 stainless @ 60-61rc. Swamp kauri and g10 handle with micarta liners.

    Should make an awesome all purpose feild knife.

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    Beautiful


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    Mamba model hunter in 1084.
    Stabilized Pohutakawa with G10 liners and pins. Acid etched ricasso.
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