Little more playing with some saw blades

[bowgarguide]

I found a couple good saw blades and decided to make a few knives from them, and here they are.

Skinner
6 1/4 overall 2 3/4 in blade
handles are laminated popular and cedar with black high lights between layers.
Blade has a mustard , vinegar patina





Drop point
6 5/8 overall blade 2 3/4
cedar heart handles , this is a slim handled knife and very light




Clip point
6 1/2 overall blade2 7/8
white cedar handles ,looks a lot like ivory



Straight point
6 5/8 overall 2 3/4 blade
cedar heart handles


I have been carrying the straight point for the last week an I am impressed on how it holds an edge and cuts.
Thanks
Ron

[rodloos]

Some good looking knives Ron. When using poplar and other woods for the handle, do you just coat them in epoxy the same as a kayak, or do you "stabilize" the wood by applying the epoxy in a vacuum?

Looks like a fun hobby!

[goose79]

All i want to know is when i can purchase one! Very cool knives Ron. I think one would look rea nice on my hip while I am fishing on my end of the Brazos! Hint Hint

[bowgarguide]

Rod
It depends on the scale material, the laminated handles are pretty well stabilized.
Goose that might be arranged
Ron

[Thinwater skinner]

Very nice work. What is the process for shaping the metal? Thanks

[neon14]

Pretty neat stuff. Looks like fun. I think it is cool that you are building your own knifes. One of my co-workers wants to start making his own knives. He bought a knife sharpening jig of sorts to sharpen his existing knives. I'm going to show him your post. Keep up the good work!