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Old 03-04-2010, 07:43 PM
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John, you did a really good job on the knife. I have to agree with carl about the stiff flex on this type of blade. My brother-in-law is a salmon guide in the northwest and he can use one of them stickers with ease. He told me that the next one that I made him needed to be a little stiffer and still have just a little flex. The bigger fish that he is used to working with require a little stiffer blade than the store bought variety. Also Ray is correct in getting more flex by the blade gemoetry and taper of the blade.
I think that the canvas micarta might be a little better if you want a better grip feeling, but linnen will hold even when wet. If you want a little more grip with it thenmask off the blade area and hand sand it with some 320 grti without polishing it. Not bad at all for #5.
Thanks for sharing,
Curtis
Curtis, where does your brother inlaw guide. I live just south of olympia in washington.
As as the micarta I tried just sanding and liked the look of a light polish better. I think f it was canvas a sanded look would be nice.
I do agree with everyone I rather have a better edge then flex. I have enough dull knives around the house.
Crex and Chris the name jokes don't bother me, at my age I have almost heard everyone.
I can certainly dish it out as easy as it comes in
I wish I was a true bladesmith but I'll have to settle for what looks like a good blade and keep all of you guys fooled.
I thank everyone for their support and comments
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