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Post by connrock on Feb 17, 2016 12:48:14 GMT -5
You never cease to amaze me Adrian!
File work is one of the most frustrating things I've ever attempted and although I did a LOT of practice work I never liked what I did so I never incorporated it in any of the knives I've made.It's an art in itself,,,getting the spacing exact,using the right shaped file and mostly using the right "motion" and angles when filing!There is no eraser like on a pencil! LOL
This knife is another "Adrian Masterpiece"!!!
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Post by adrian65 on Feb 17, 2016 14:09:46 GMT -5
The detail on that piece is just incredible. I'm speechless. Just too good. BTW how sharp are the horse's ears? No sharp edges on the ears, but very sharp points. I can easily scratch my nails with any of the two points. Adrian |
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Post by 1dave on Feb 23, 2016 10:23:13 GMT -5
All your work has been inspiring and outstanding.
It is a privilege to see your "New" shop in action!
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 5, 2016 15:20:16 GMT -5
Hello again! Here is the progress on the handle. I cut and shaped the stone scales. I chose some polka dot for the front scales and cathedral agate for the rear scales. I had to precisely shape the edges which would be stuck to the bolsters' edges. I also brought to the finish the edges which I could not sand and polish after gluing the scales to the handle (the index grip for the front scales and the middle, ring and small fingers grip for the rear scales). I glued all the scales on the handle, as you will see in the following pictures. Now I have to sand and polish the surfaces of the scales. Here are the pictures of what I said before:     I have also been working at the support of the knife, which would allow the knife to stand quite vertically, but it's not ready yet and I still have no pics of it. Thank you for looking, Adrian |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 5, 2016 15:50:30 GMT -5
That is so beautiful! I love the detail along the ridge between the two newest slabs/scales. (I don't know knife words. LOL!) Is this for yourself, for sale or gift?
It's such a pleasure to see you work this. (and impressive)
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Post by kk on Mar 5, 2016 20:45:49 GMT -5
Like your use of colour in the grip. Not too bold yet still standing out. At first sight, I wondered why you cover up the mane that much after spending so much effort creating them. But come to think about, it makes perfect sense, as it otherwise would not allow a firm grip.  |
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 5, 2016 23:39:49 GMT -5
Like your use of colour in the grip. Not too bold yet still standing out. At first sight, I wondered why you cover up the mane that much after spending so much effort creating them. But come to think about, it makes perfect sense, as it otherwise would not allow a firm grip. Kurt, what is the "mane" you're talking about? Dunno exactly what you refer to. |
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 5, 2016 23:42:09 GMT -5
... Is this for yourself, for sale or gift? ... I am making this knife just for myself. It is for display purpose, as the blade isn't heat treated at all. Adrian |
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Post by kk on Mar 6, 2016 0:00:36 GMT -5
Kurt, what is the "mane" you're talking about? Dunno exactly what you refer to. [/quote] The wave pattern. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2016 0:08:02 GMT -5
Kurt, what is the "mane" you're talking about? Dunno exactly what you refer to. The wave pattern.[/quote] the file work on the spine Dave |
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 6, 2016 4:10:12 GMT -5
Well, I did cover (protect) the blade, including the wave pattern hollow, to avoid scratches and for a better grip on the blade.
Dave, the file work on the spine is hidden by the scales only temporarily: the next step in the handles would be to flush the stone scales to the level of the metal parts and then to polish them. So, when ready, the scales would not "shadow" the file work on the spine as they do now.
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Post by kk on Mar 6, 2016 4:42:11 GMT -5
"file work on the spine" Thats what I meant. Thanks Dave... If you file that down; will looks fab. But, but then would/will it not be hard to hold on to? |
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 6, 2016 7:14:19 GMT -5
... If you file that down; will looks fab. But, but then would/will it not be hard to hold on to? Not at all, Kurt. The shape of the handle in the area of the fingers (other than the thumb) is far more curvy and secure than most of the knife handles I've seen. This is valid especially for the index finger grip, but the horse's jaw also helps in stopping the small finger slipping backwards. Besides, as I said, this knife is not meant to be used as a weapon; it's for display. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2016 7:21:02 GMT -5
I was giving the answer.lol.your file work is spectacular.after seeing it a few weeks ago I couldn't help searching the web for file work on spines.there are some interesting patterns out there.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Mar 7, 2016 8:25:49 GMT -5
That is one heck of a project. Serious craftsmanship involved from start to finish.
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Post by connrock on Mar 10, 2016 12:31:13 GMT -5
It looks beautiful Adrian!
Looking at the photos of the clamps holding the scales,,,,
I always find it difficult to judge how much epoxy to put on so it doesn't "ooze" out and make a mess!
Something I've never mastered ,,,,yet,,,,, but I am getting better at it! LOL
Fantastic work!
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 31, 2016 11:01:35 GMT -5
It looks beautiful Adrian! Looking at the photos of the clamps holding the scales,,,, I always find it difficult to judge how much epoxy to put on so it doesn't "ooze" out and make a mess! Something I've never mastered ,,,,yet,,,,, but I am getting better at it! LOL Fantastic work! connrock I don't get the right amount neither, Tom. There's no problem usually, but this time I had to pick the excess which filled the pattern of the file work. Adrian |
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 31, 2016 11:12:03 GMT -5
Hello again, friends! I finally made the knife. It doesn't seem much, but sanding and polishing the stone scales ruined the polish on most of the surfaces of the bolsters, so I had to redo the metal polish on the handle. Anyway, remaking the polish was much easier than the first time. Here are some pictures from different angles:      I am now working at the support piece, which would be a sandwich made of one stainless steel piece in between of two olive wood pieces.   I convinced Ina to sacrifice this kitchen item for making the two side pieces out of it. Ain't she sweet? Thank you for looking, Adrian |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 31, 2016 14:03:56 GMT -5
Off the chart work. Testing a wide range of skills, anyone tackling stainless steel is bold and patient.
Can be handed down for generations, look at what great great Granddad built. Kids fighting over that one.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2016 19:22:44 GMT -5
In your native language does Ida translate to "gem"?  Cant wait to see the sculpture. |
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