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Birds Eye Maple 2 Hollow Grind Blade
I finished this one up today. This is the first hollow grind blade for me. I finished the birds eye in a lighter finish on this one and like it better. I really like the shape of the handle, it feels just right. Here are a couple of glamor shots.
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09-15-2017, 01:43 PM
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Nice knife, has a good look to it. You have some talent with metal. Ever try the Schrade sharp finger? Would like to know how you grind the blade so evenly. I want to try to reproduce the sharp finger my self some day. Larry
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09-15-2017, 01:52 PM
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Beautiful knife. I like the palm swell of the scales.
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09-15-2017, 03:47 PM
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How about that Cokes on a knife . looks great
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09-15-2017, 03:53 PM
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Very nice! What are the dimensions?
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09-15-2017, 04:38 PM
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Nice knife, has a good look to it. You have some talent with metal. Ever try the Schrade sharp finger? Would like to know how you grind the blade so evenly. I want to try to reproduce the sharp finger my self some day. Larry
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I haven't tried a sharp finger yet. I bought myself a 2X72" belt grinder for my retirement which helps a lot in grinding evenly. But paying attention to details and learning from each blade definitely helps.
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Here a photo for scale. OAL 8 1/2", blade is 3 7/8".
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Thanks, they really feel good in hand.
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Congratulations again!
Love the contour of that handle, and the size is all I need for about 98% of anything I'd do with a knife.
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Nice work OP. What steel do you use?
Is there any chance that you'll be going to Cowboy Christmas in Las Vegas this year? I'll be there working a booth for a friend who also makes knives.
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Nice work OP. What steel do you use?
Is there any chance that you'll be going to Cowboy Christmas in Las Vegas this year? I'll be there working a booth for a friend who also makes knives.
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I have been using 1084 high carbon steel. I just received and order of 01 Sheffield too steel, I'll be using that soon.
I try to stay away from Las Vegas  Just kidding, but I don't have any plans to go but it sounds like fun.
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Excellent knife. T
hank you for sharing!
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Now that is a great knife. A Christmas present in the making!
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Awesome looking knife, love the maple!
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You are doing the birdseye maple proud
I also like the lighter finish.
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