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Re: While waiting I built my first knife!! [Re: Toast] #251846 11/19/08 10:36 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,675 Whitewater,WI Prince of Peace OP Junk Yard Dog
OP Prince of Peace Junk Yard Dog Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,675 Whitewater,WI	LOL...Cheers and welcome Toast! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I take that comment in the spirit it was given. I like it too. It really does have nice balance to it and the blade shaves arm hair in rows! But it is a bit heavy. The Spalted Maple helps bring some weight back into the handle and off the blade,but it's still front heavy and wants to dig into my arm when shaving that way. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> The more I hold it the more pleased I am with the whole project. I only wanted to kill some time when I started,then it became a passion as it started to take shape. Thanks again for the kind words. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> Perhaps now that we have some more time I can do a Drop Point Hunter. I always wanted to try my luck at that too. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Peace. Some people just never learn. JYD #44

Re: While waiting I built my first knife!! [Re: Prince of Peace] #251847 11/19/08 12:29 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 14,586 Georgia Horn Dog Junk Yard Dog
Horn Dog Junk Yard Dog Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 14,586 Georgia	I think your work looks amazing for a first knife. Using 440A makes good sense for that type of knife anyway, regardless of the lower price of the steel. That is a hard use survival type knife and needs toughness over edge holding anyway. Great job. I guarantee that it will cut better than the TOPS model, which requires a whole lot of regrinding to make useful. Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.

Re: While waiting I built my first knife!! [Re: Prince of Peace] #251848 11/19/08 12:46 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 46,656 S.W. Missouri Private Klink Junk Yard Dog
Private Klink Junk Yard Dog Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 46,656 S.W. Missouri	Very nice work Dave - well done! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Junk Yard Dog #1 Moderator/Leader of the Pack Good night Mrs. B, wherever you are! Long Live the Brotherhood of the Yard!

Re: While waiting I built my first knife!! [Re: Prince of Peace] #251849 11/19/08 02:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,795 Vancouver Island, B.C pitman Junk Yard Dog
pitman Junk Yard Dog Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,795 Vancouver Island, B.C	Quote Quote That looks awesome POP, amazing work !!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I have to ask though, why 440A ? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Pit,440A because it was so cheap and when talking to customer service at Admiral Steel the sales rep had built his own knives and recommended it highly for a "first knife" because it is so forgiving. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> It is softer and easier to work with than the newer "Super Steels" like S30V,CPM154,154CM,and the Japanese steels. He assured me I could hide mistakes easier and when I talked to him I wanted to "Mirror Polish" my Tracker. It was only after I was done and buffing out the heat treat blackness that I decided to only Satin finish the blade due to the abuse I would heap on it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Easy to sharpen in the field if needed and if I ever change my mind I can mirror it in less than an hour. Can't do that with the harder steels. So that's why I chose 440A. oh... and I have many other blades in 440 and all take a insane edge! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Peace. P.S. Thanks a ton for the recipe,my bride will try to make some this weekend!!! YUMMY!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Thanks for the explaination, that makes sense ! Now you know you can do it though I think your next should be outta some good old high carbon !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Re: While waiting I built my first knife!! [Re: pitman] #251850 11/23/08 04:02 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,885 scrappy Junk Yard Dog
scrappy Junk Yard Dog Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,885	I love it. I have never liked the tracker design but you might sway me. the knife looks great.

Re: While waiting I built my first knife!! [Re: scrappy] #251851 11/23/08 09:10 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,802 British Columbia coyotebc Junk Yard Dog
coyotebc Junk Yard Dog Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,802 British Columbia	Great job, it looks good for a first, tenth or ninetynineth knife The stripes of a tiger don't wash away. Be a man of steel not clay JYD #102

Re: While waiting I built my first knife!! [Re: coyotebc] #251852 11/24/08 12:14 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,177 Montana Tikigod Junk Yard Dog
Tikigod Junk Yard Dog Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,177 Montana	I am continually amazed at the talent here in the yard. I agree with Coyotebc, A great knife for any try, an amazing knife for a 1st try. So what are you going to make next? JYD #80 [i]Live like you mean it.

Re: While waiting I built my first knife!! [Re: Tikigod] #251853 11/24/08 02:45 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,675 Whitewater,WI Prince of Peace OP Junk Yard Dog
OP Prince of Peace Junk Yard Dog Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,675 Whitewater,WI	A Drop Point Hunter. I hope. I really like the "Loveless" Semi-Skinner , the integral bolsters drive me crazy. I think that project is years away though. The simple Hunter in 1085 High Carbon sounds like a simple not so time intensive project to tackle before Christmas. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Next knife I don't want so many headaches with. Still have brain damage from that Tracker. But for me it was a passion as much as a mission to complete the right way the first time. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> It cost a total of $90.00 and about 40 hours of real solid concentration. I bore easy and am very impatient. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> Being here in The Yard since 2006 I have learned to be much more patient. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> So 1085 and a simple Hunter sounds about right! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Thanks again for the encouragement guys. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Peace. Some people just never learn. JYD #44

Re: While waiting I built my first knife!! [Re: Prince of Peace] #251854 11/25/08 02:58 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 40 Alberta Knife Nazi Lap Dog
Knife Nazi Lap Dog Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 40 Alberta	Quote Prince_of_Peace Ever since I saw that movie with Tommy Lee Jones I wanted a Tracker. The Hunted is what got me into knives, in my search for that Knife I stumbled into The Swamp and Blade Forums and the rest as they say is history. I still don't have one of those knives but, who needs them when you have The Bussekins. Scot JYD ?

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