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08-26-2005, 01:12 PM
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number 4
This, my 4th knife completed, was a disaster!
I ground it too thin and warped it during HT. Then I snapped off the tip trying to fix it. I broke the handle in three places during clamping and ground a hair too much off the wood in the index-finger groove. Jeeze. This was also my first attempt at FC etching and I just kinda guessed at it. I did a few dips to test times and temp. I wound up grinding back down to steel, finishing the handle with pins and epoxy and just dipping the whole thing in the FC. I nuetralized with Windex, but it still darkened a bit more than I wanted. Other firsts were: tapered tang and use of exotic hardwood. I reckon it'll make a good light duty pocket knife, or a gift for one of the ladies in the family. 1095 (Nicholson file) 416 SS pins and tube stabilized Califiornia Buckeye burl black liners Comments welcome. I need the help! Andy __________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions." 
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08-27-2005, 12:29 AM
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Very Nice work!
I like the overall design, very graceful. Looks like it would be comfortable as well. God Bless Mike __________________ "I cherish the Hammer of Thor, but I praise the hand of God"
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08-27-2005, 09:44 AM
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Good going Andy.
Keep at it, the more you do the easier it comes. Besides the knife making withdraws are horrible. I'm looking forward to seing #5 __________________ DarrenP.Reeves Custom Hand Engraving Billings, Montana 1-406-245-3444 Knife in Avatar Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today.
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#5
08-27-2005, 12:52 PM
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Thanks for the kind words guys. I sure love this knifemaking stuff.
I'm kinda excited to see #5 myself. I wonder what it'll look like. Andy __________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions."
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09-04-2005, 01:43 AM
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The finish is a Ferric Chloride etch. It shouldn't scratch off at all.
Thanks for lookin'! 
__________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions."
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