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    Quote Originally Posted by Pop Shot View Post
    Don't be a pussy - use em like that - you don't need a fancy little handle.

    Looking good - I will blood them for you when finished if you want?
    In their current state they would probably still be more comfortable/user friendly than that finger groove Gerber, bastard thing.

    Will get at least one of them blooded before you leave.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Raging Bull View Post
    In their current state they would probably still be more comfortable/user friendly than that finger groove Gerber, bastard thing.

    Will get at least one of them blooded before you leave.
    After my shooting effort tonight - it might take a while.

    Wrap a bit of cloth around the handle and bring it into the Ruahines this weekend....? DO IT!

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    Neat project RB. Thanks for sharing.

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    Sabatier chef knife handle is all epoxied and ready for cutting, shaping and rivets.

    Knife bolster 2 piece (Stainless 316) has be shaped and ready to be fitted to one of the B & T blanks.

    I am having a bit of trouble drilling through the hardened steel + bolster at present, I don't have a press so it will have to do it with a hand drill (slow speed)... off to find a harder drill bit.

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    you wont do it with a normal drill if the blade is already hardened ,you need a straight flute carbide drill and a lubricant. the drills cost about $45 each for 1/8th size .what size are your holes i could do it for you
    cheers john

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    Thank you for your reply John.

    I'm was looking at expanding the existing holes to fit a bigger rod, I may have to go to plan B and stick with the guard holes that are drilled to clear a 3/32" rod and handle 1/8" rod. Thank you for your offer, I'll get back to you if I can't work with the existing holes.

    I've seen the price of those Carbide bits/may have some in the workshop..will have to check.

    P.S should have the handle of the other knife roughly finished later this week (riveted/shaped/sanded).
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    Update photo (as you can see I cocked up the handle end, but its still fits nicely).

    I have managed to fit and shape handle for my restoration project, I used cutlers rivets which were generously donated by John (John Worthington-Thanks for them and all the advice/tips. I will do final sanding, polishing tomorrow and then start rubbing oil into it.



    The bird & trout knife is still a work in process, I have shaped the bolsters and managed to drill the 316 stainless with a bit of persistence. The antler scales I have cut/dried are a bit to thin for my liking so I'm on the look out for a nice burl wood for the handle or possible a Curly-grained birchwood (Bladesteel, Blocks and Blanks for Knife Makers & Customizers).

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    Looking good mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pop Shot View Post
    Looking good mate
    Yeah it came out well, better than the original acrylic handle.

    Finished. Oiled, waxed and polished.





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    looks good changed the handle did you not like the heel on the end you just need to take the hollow out of the edge and it will be good to go for a few more years
    good job
    cheers john

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    Plans changed. Have completed one of the two knives, it still needs a little bit of work.

    Bird & Trout Mark I

    Handle: Casuarina
    Pins: Stainless x2 (1 hidden)
    Bolster: Brass
    Blade: L6 steel (heat treated C58-60 rockwell)



    Bird & Trout Mark II will have stainless bolsters and an ebony handle. Just need to find the time.
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    That's a nice knife. Something to be proud of for sure. Well done.
    If you don't get Dirt, Blood or Grease under your nails it ain't a hobby

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    That's a nice knife. Something to be proud of for sure. Well done.
    If you don't get Dirt, Blood or Grease under your nails it ain't a hobby

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    Nice work RB
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    Skills RB , Very nice work
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