I started out making this knife for destruction testing but now I'm not sure it wont become my woods knife. The blade is 5160 triple edge quenched. Guard and pommel are wrought iron cord wrapped handle. I'm going to still going to do some rope cutting and chopping to see how it holds up. I have not soaked the handle yet (Why if your going to destroy it) since I may keep it I will probably soak it in fiberglass. What do you think? The pommel fits against a shoulder on the tang and then is hot peaned on so it is not going to fall apart. I'm a fan of this cord wrapped handles for tough use knives, sure beats scratching up a 60$ burl. Brad
nice, really like this Brad , great camp chopper , maybe a good winter kith project ?? do you have a pic of the pommel / shoulder ? looks like you've become a great "wrap-artist" ! need you 'mark' on this fine blade
yo yo yo, ah I can't do it Handle wrapping is a close as I get to "rap" I will see if I can get a picture tonight once the handle drys fully.
Brad what king of material is your cord wrap ? do you find one brand better than the other or are using whatever you have at the time , wanna try one , looks real good
I like to use the common butchers twine at Home hardware. I have three different size diameters, I just try one and see if it looks good. A lot of guys use hemp or synthetic cord (Parachute cord). The trick is to make leather scales to build up the width before wrapping it. I really like the feel of this style handle it almost grips your hand. I doubt you will have any problems doing one, giver a try
That looks excellent Brad. I really like the wrap look. Rob. Neat looking profile. Cant wait to see it done.
Here is a test I bet you guys have never heard of. My brother and I raise our meat chickens every year. Fifty chicken necks and still shaving sharp
ok ok I'll be the one to ask.....................its only a fishin tale without pics Brad , you know the deal !!!! :rapture:
