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BuiltonRock
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First Knife Dec 8, 2011 17:00:16 GMT -5

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Post by BuiltonRock on Dec 8, 2011 17:00:16 GMT -5

I was home with a sick boy today and while he slept I was busy.
This is a Buck 110 with Actinolite from Tandl (Ted).

This is a metamorphic rock that is a bit soft, but without fractures and has a better shine than the pictures show.

Not too bad for a first try.

The only problem is the blade does not snap back as good as it should. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks for looking!
John

Last Edit: Dec 8, 2011 17:49:54 GMT -5 by BuiltonRock

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25

tandl has started giving rock gifts Take Me to the River Member since March 2009 Posts: 3,078	First Knife Dec 8, 2011 17:36:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tandl on Dec 8, 2011 17:36:18 GMT -5 John , You done a great job , for it being your first one . Looks Great !

firewalker45 freely admits to licking rocks Member since August 2006 Posts: 929	First Knife Dec 8, 2011 17:44:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by firewalker45 on Dec 8, 2011 17:44:07 GMT -5 Looking good! Daniel

rockmanken driving up their electric bill Member since March 2009 Posts: 2,624	First Knife Dec 8, 2011 18:40:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockmanken on Dec 8, 2011 18:40:44 GMT -5 Fantastic, John. I new you could do it. Great fit. Check inside that the epoxy didn't get through the little holes. Have had that happen and it rubs it and won't close right. Also, have had new ones that didn't work right. Ken

Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,492	First Knife Dec 8, 2011 19:19:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Dec 8, 2011 19:19:23 GMT -5 Wow that's purdy!....Mel

catskillrocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2008 Posts: 1,270	First Knife Dec 8, 2011 21:13:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by catskillrocks on Dec 8, 2011 21:13:13 GMT -5 First or 50th, that is an impressive knife. Don
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sampson starting to spend too much on rocks Member since April 2011 Posts: 222	First Knife Dec 9, 2011 0:54:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sampson on Dec 9, 2011 0:54:46 GMT -5 Pretty good for a first one. I usually say practice makes perfect but in this case it looks like you nailed it on your first try.

BuiltonRock
driving up their electric bill

The greatest achievements are done at home.

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First Knife Dec 9, 2011 7:06:56 GMT -5

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Post by BuiltonRock on Dec 9, 2011 7:06:56 GMT -5

Wow! Thanks for all the nice comments. I am anxious to make another one. I think the closing issue is because the spine of the knife, (where there are moving parts) was also polished and the edges are rubbing. It is getting better with use and should work out.
Thanks again everyone!!
John

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25

johnjsgems gets rocks for Christmas Member since August 2007 Posts: 6,959	First Knife Dec 9, 2011 10:39:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by johnjsgems on Dec 9, 2011 10:39:17 GMT -5 You sure set the bar high for the next one. Great job!
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adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	First Knife Dec 9, 2011 11:20:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Dec 9, 2011 11:20:54 GMT -5 Not too bad, you say? All I can see there is perfection! Great job on this knife. Adrian
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Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	First Knife Dec 9, 2011 12:01:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Dec 9, 2011 12:01:00 GMT -5 Looks great. Keep them coming.
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blr2449 has rocks in the head Can I retire now? Member since January 2011 Posts: 554	First Knife Dec 9, 2011 19:06:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blr2449 on Dec 9, 2011 19:06:43 GMT -5 Wow! If this is your first one, I can hardly wait to see what you have after you get more done!!
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NDK Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 9,440	First Knife Dec 9, 2011 19:41:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NDK on Dec 9, 2011 19:41:48 GMT -5 Beautiful piece John! Hope your boy's feeling better. Nate
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mjflinty spending too much on rocks Member since September 2011 Posts: 358	First Knife Dec 10, 2011 10:06:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mjflinty on Dec 10, 2011 10:06:24 GMT -5 Very nice! The colors really work well with the silver metal! Michael

hulagrub spending too much on rocks Member since October 2009 Posts: 256	First Knife Dec 10, 2011 20:48:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hulagrub on Dec 10, 2011 20:48:23 GMT -5 John, great first knife!
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BuiltonRock driving up their electric bill The greatest achievements are done at home. Member since October 2006 Posts: 2,483	First Knife Dec 11, 2011 6:37:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BuiltonRock on Dec 11, 2011 6:37:38 GMT -5 Thanks again everyone! I am grateful for the encouragement and have started my second one.
	Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25

texaswoodie gets rocks for Christmas Texas Ghost Wood Member since January 2007 Posts: 6,769	First Knife Dec 11, 2011 9:13:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by texaswoodie on Dec 11, 2011 9:13:11 GMT -5 Great job on that knife John! Curt
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carloscinco
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First Knife Dec 11, 2011 9:22:10 GMT -5

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Post by carloscinco on Dec 11, 2011 9:22:10 GMT -5

If it is rubbing on the closing of the blade you may have some interference where the ricasso rubs against the liner. The ricasso is that part between the pivot pin and where the edge starts and is where the name of the maker is stamped.
You can wrap a piece of 600 grit paper on a popsicle stick and take a little metal off the liner where the ricasso passes by the liner and see improvement. Check it often and don't take off so much that it becomes obvious or blend it in to the liner.
You may just have rock dust on the moving parts. You can submerge the knife in soapy water and work it to see if it washes out.

damammy has rocks in the head Member since January 2009 Posts: 697	First Knife Dec 11, 2011 12:51:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by damammy on Dec 11, 2011 12:51:28 GMT -5 John, that is a great looking knife. It is great to see you back on the board, you were missed. Donna

grayfingers Cave Dweller Member since November 2007 Posts: 4,575	First Knife Dec 12, 2011 18:59:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grayfingers on Dec 12, 2011 18:59:41 GMT -5 Amazing, you have a knack for it! Bill
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