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Title: New knife...
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on 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-   

Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: keykeeper on 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??
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on 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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Post by: 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?
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Post by: 64longstep/Brian on July 09, 2011, 05:35:07 PM
Very very nice. Does the holster have a way to attach to the belt as well?
It has a belt loop...
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: Nolatoolguy on July 09, 2011, 06:41:51 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!
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on July 12, 2011, 11:50:06 PM
I finished two more knives today...
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: Papaw on July 13, 2011, 12:15:27 AM
More goodness from Thunder Forge!
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: amertrac on July 13, 2011, 07:18:49 AM
like we expect less of craftsman work from you      bob w.
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: scottg on 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
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on July 13, 2011, 12:16:36 PM
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. 
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: Nolatoolguy on July 13, 2011, 01:23:58 PM
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.
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: keykeeper on 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!
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on July 13, 2011, 07:48:25 PM
Finished another one today...
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Post by: Papaw on July 16, 2011, 08:29:49 PM
The Curupay handled knife is now in its new home in Texas! After a slight misdirection, it showed up at my house today!
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on July 16, 2011, 09:17:36 PM
Hope you like it...
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Post by: 64longstep/Brian on July 26, 2011, 02:33:23 AM
Another new one...
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: amertrac on July 26, 2011, 04:41:51 AM
Brian, I still have not found the perfect frame for the hatchet. It has to be special.Tthree years ago i would have made the frame my self   bob w.
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on July 26, 2011, 05:16:25 AM
Brian, I still have not found the perfect frame for the hatchet. It has to be special.Tthree years ago i would have made the frame my self   bob w.
I am glad you like it well enough to want to frame it…
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on July 30, 2011, 04:38:20 AM
Here's another one, I'll have two more in a day or two...
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: Papaw on July 30, 2011, 06:44:57 AM
What is that style called? What is it used for?
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: lzenglish on July 30, 2011, 10:08:13 AM
Here's another one, I'll have two more in a day or two...


Another Beauty Brian! I'm curious as to how the handle is fastened to this one? Or is that a trade secret? Lol !  Also, I assume you make your own scabbards as well, is that correct?

Excellent Work, as Usual!

Wayne
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on July 30, 2011, 11:56:58 AM
What is that style called? What is it used for?
It is a little skinner neck knife…


Another Beauty Brian! I'm curious as to how the handle is fastened to this one? Or is that a trade secret? Lol !  Also, I assume you make your own scabbards as well, is that correct?

Excellent Work, as Usual!

Wayne
The handle is epoxyed on with marine grade epoxy… Yah I make all of my sheath’s as well… 
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on August 03, 2011, 02:15:34 AM
More to come...
Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on August 10, 2011, 01:57:15 AM
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Title: Re: New knife...
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on August 11, 2011, 04:30:59 AM
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