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64longstep/Brian

July 09, 2011, 04:20:14 AM
Here is my latest knife, made from a mill bastard file and the scales are Curupay... I should have another ready in a couple of days...
Brian-   

If all else fails use a bigger hammer...
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keykeeper

#1
July 09, 2011, 10:21:44 AM
Nice job on that one, Brian!

I seem to prefer the style without bolsters, I think they look more utilitarian. Did you do that sheath as well??
-Aaron C.

My vintage tool Want list:
Wards Master Quality 1/2" drive sockets (Need size 5/8), long extension, & speeder handle.
-Vlchek WB* series double box wrenches.
-Hinsdale double-box end round shank wrenches.

64longstep/Brian

#2
July 09, 2011, 04:49:45 PM
Yes Sir I do all of my own leather work as Well, It is hand stitched and wax hardened...
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Nolatoolguy

#3
July 09, 2011, 05:07:05 PM
Very very nice. Does the holster have a way to attach to the belt as well?
And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
~Lee Greenwood

64longstep/Brian

#4
July 09, 2011, 05:35:07 PM
Quote from: Nolatoolguy on July 09, 2011, 05:07:05 PM
Very very nice. Does the holster have a way to attach to the belt as well?
It has a belt loop...
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Nolatoolguy

#5
July 09, 2011, 06:41:51 PM
Quote from: 64longstep on July 09, 2011, 05:35:07 PM
Quote from: Nolatoolguy on July 09, 2011, 05:07:05 PM
Very very nice. Does the holster have a way to attach to the belt as well?
It has a belt loop...

Ausome, very nice work!
And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
~Lee Greenwood

64longstep/Brian

#6
July 12, 2011, 11:50:06 PM
I finished two more knives today...
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Papaw

#7
July 13, 2011, 12:15:27 AM
More goodness from Thunder Forge!
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amertrac

#8
July 13, 2011, 07:18:49 AM
like we expect less of craftsman work from you      bob w.
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scottg

#9
July 13, 2011, 09:29:48 AM
Lookin good Brian!!
I never head of curupay, is it hard?
I like the lines, your forged bevels are really getting crisp,  and the sheath is dynamite.
The little drop point is pip too.  I never used parachute cord for a handle, is it easy to wrap? And odes it squirm around in use? I have just never been around it.
  yours Scott
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64longstep/Brian

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July 13, 2011, 12:16:36 PM Last Edit: July 13, 2011, 12:26:15 PM by 64longstep
Quote from: scottg on July 13, 2011, 09:29:48 AM
I never head of curupay, is it hard?
I like the lines, your forged bevels are really getting crisp,  and the sheath is dynamite.
The little drop point is pip too.  I never used parachute cord for a handle, is it easy to wrap? And odes it squirm around in use? I have just never been around it.
  yours Scott
Curupay is a Latin American Wood and it is quite hard. After I forge out the blade, I take a mill bastard file and use it like a draw knife to dress out the blade. Then I use a fine tooth file and dead smooth file to remove the mill file marks. The para cord is easy to use, but it helps to put down a coating of contact cement and let it tack before you wrap the handle. Out in the field, the para cord can be taken off and used in an  emergency. 
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Nolatoolguy

#11
July 13, 2011, 01:23:58 PM Last Edit: July 13, 2011, 04:53:11 PM by Nolatoolguy
Once again more great work.

You should consider setting up a booth at the fair or flea market or something and selling some. If I had a few extra bucks Ide deffintily buy them.
And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
~Lee Greenwood

keykeeper

#12
July 13, 2011, 06:37:15 PM
I love the look of the little one with the cord wrapped handle. Definitely would buy one like that!
-Aaron C.

My vintage tool Want list:
Wards Master Quality 1/2" drive sockets (Need size 5/8), long extension, & speeder handle.
-Vlchek WB* series double box wrenches.
-Hinsdale double-box end round shank wrenches.

64longstep/Brian

#13
July 13, 2011, 07:48:25 PM
Finished another one today...
If all else fails use a bigger hammer...
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Papaw

#14
July 16, 2011, 08:29:49 PM Last Edit: July 16, 2011, 08:32:13 PM by Papaw
The Curupay handled knife is now in its new home in Texas! After a slight misdirection, it showed up at my house today!
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