Indonesian Coral Knife

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Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 8, 2014 19:50:30 GMT -5 grizman, gingerkid, and 2 more like this

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Post by BuiltonRock on Dec 8, 2014 19:50:30 GMT -5

It has been a long time since I posted here, but have lurked a few times over the years. It has been just as long since I created anything with rock, but never lost the passion. Thanks for always being here RTH crew!!

I put this coral on a fixed blade boot knife as a Christmas present for my father. It came out decent for a guy who is starting over.

Thanks for looking and Merry Christmas to you all!

John

PS-These pics look way big. Hope I am not screwing this post all up.

Last Edit: Dec 8, 2014 19:56:54 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

Thunder69 Cave Dweller Thunder 2000-2015 Member since January 2009 Posts: 3,105	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 8, 2014 20:16:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Thunder69 on Dec 8, 2014 20:16:27 GMT -5 John that is fantastic..I love the coral handles..Definitely one of a kind....I am glad to see ya back on for a bit...Merry Christmas my Friend....JOhn
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Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,718	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 8, 2014 20:17:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Dec 8, 2014 20:17:47 GMT -5 WOW!!! Off the hook awesome!
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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,492	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 8, 2014 21:01:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Dec 8, 2014 21:01:35 GMT -5 Awesome knife John. Don't believe I've ever seen handles made from that before. It really looks good...Mel

BuiltonRock driving up their electric bill The greatest achievements are done at home. Member since October 2006 Posts: 2,483	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 8, 2014 22:10:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BuiltonRock on Dec 8, 2014 22:10:12 GMT -5 Thank you very much JOhn. Always good to hear from you. Fossilman, Glad you like the fossil handle Mel, I wanted to make something unique and always liked the way that coral looks polished.
	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

BuiltonRock driving up their electric bill The greatest achievements are done at home. Member since October 2006 Posts: 2,483	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 8, 2014 22:12:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BuiltonRock on Dec 8, 2014 22:12:07 GMT -5 Thank you very much JOhn. Always good to hear from you. Fossilman, Glad you like the fossil handle Mel, I wanted to make something unique and always liked the way that coral looks polished.
	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

Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 8, 2014 22:12:52 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 22:12:52 GMT -5 Very nicely done!love the large coralites Dave

adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 8, 2014 22:30:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Dec 8, 2014 22:30:31 GMT -5 Beautiful knife, John! You did a fantastic job on it. But most of all, you did so well by posting here again. Glad to "see" you again! Adrian
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bsky4463 fully equipped rock polisher Member since September 2013 Posts: 1,696	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 8, 2014 22:38:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bsky4463 on Dec 8, 2014 22:38:35 GMT -5 Beautiful stone, excellent craftsmanship...priceless gift. Cheers
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jamesp Cave Dweller Member since October 2012 Posts: 36,600	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 9, 2014 0:50:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jamesp on Dec 9, 2014 0:50:52 GMT -5 That's a solid knife. like the simplicity, coral-yea

spiritstone Cave Dweller Member since August 2014 Posts: 2,061	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 9, 2014 1:06:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spiritstone on Dec 9, 2014 1:06:27 GMT -5 OH Yeah! Nicely finished.
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gingerkid has started giving rock gifts 2x HOTY, Wise Dan, by Metro Member since July 2011 Posts: 3,779	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 9, 2014 8:40:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gingerkid on Dec 9, 2014 8:40:55 GMT -5 Gorgeous!! Your dad will love his Christmas gift from you!
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roy gets rocks for Christmas no rock gets left behind Member since October 2010 Posts: 6,390	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 9, 2014 9:55:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roy on Dec 9, 2014 9:55:52 GMT -5 looks great ! just like riding a bike you never forget how !
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Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 9, 2014 19:58:27 GMT -5 spiritstone likes this

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Post by BuiltonRock on Dec 9, 2014 19:58:27 GMT -5

Thank you Dave! Coral is a favorite.
Thank you also Jamesp, Spiritstone and you too bsky4463.
I hope so Gingerbread. I think he will.
Roy, I find riding a bike at my age to be more difficult to remember:)
Adrian, Very good to hear your positive posting voice again. Will try to do better! The kids both started a 3 pound tumble batch at Thanksgiving. Should be done in a couple months.
Thanks again all!
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

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Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 9, 2014 22:24:23 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 22:24:23 GMT -5

More details required!!

Forged or material removal?

What blade steel?

What are the bolsters made of?

Dimensions? Blade thickness, length, edge thickness.

What style of edge? Hollow ground? Flat ground?

Heat treat? Hardness?...

Dude your product is beautiful!!!

We need details!

Last Edit: Dec 9, 2014 22:28:01 GMT -5 by Deleted

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,924	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 9, 2014 22:38:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Dec 9, 2014 22:38:24 GMT -5 Your knife looks fabulous and is a testament to your skillz.

connrock still telling self it's just a hobby Ranger,,,My little buddy Member since July 2004 Posts: 4,374	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 10, 2014 6:47:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by connrock on Dec 10, 2014 6:47:00 GMT -5 Beautiful knife and outstanding workmanship as well! connrock
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barclay has rocks in the head Lowly Padawan of rocks Member since November 2011 Posts: 510	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 10, 2014 9:21:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by barclay on Dec 10, 2014 9:21:07 GMT -5 Nicely done!
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kap driving up their electric bill I know the voices in my head are not real but man do they come up with some great ideas! Member since June 2007 Posts: 2,224	Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 10, 2014 16:46:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kap on Dec 10, 2014 16:46:01 GMT -5 Great looking knife! Love the Coral!
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Indonesian Coral Knife Dec 10, 2014 20:44:30 GMT -5

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Post by BuiltonRock on Dec 10, 2014 20:44:30 GMT -5

Shotgunner,
Thank you for compliment and interest.
I bought the knife from Knifekits.com. I selected this one because it truly has been a couple years since I did any rock work and this knife look good and easy. It is 7.5 inches in overall length with a 2-5/8 inch blade. The blade thickness is .175 inches and 1 wide. Blade Steel: AUS8 stainless steel (RC = 56-58) heat Treated/cryo-Treated.
Rockjunquie and Barclay thank you too for the compliments.
Connrock and Kap, Nice to see you guys are still around. Thanks a million.

Last Edit: Dec 10, 2014 20:47:55 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