spsurfer 891 Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Hello, here a gents knife for a commander of the royal navy. 84mm wharncliffe blade from N690Co 4mm, brass guard and spacers, ebony handle. Maybe the insignia will be engraved on the edges to give it more depth. Regards Nicolas 7 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,035 Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 The cleat and carabinas add to the joy of the blade. Somehow you always find a very artful way of displaying the product. 100%. Skilful and well done . Jok. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delswal 3,817 Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Don't mind saying I envy your skils, Stunning looking blade 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Perfection as usual ...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GruffaloGriff 1,851 Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Cracking job! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delswal 3,817 Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 If you don't mind me asking Nic, how many hrs go into a blade like this ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 7 hours ago, delswal said: If you don't mind me asking Nic, how many hrs go into a blade like this ? Hello, I think maybe 20 normally, in this case I had big trouble in sanding out some grind lines, stainless is a hassle, so a few hours more. Hand sanded from 100 grit up to 2000, back to 600 on the sides and polish the swedge. Regards Nicolas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Furrosious ferreter 499 Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 A super knife that is... wish i had the skill for knife making... FF 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, Furrosious ferreter said: Wish i had the skill for knife making.. It's really not that hard, only hand tools so you won't wreck it in a second and patience. I started years ago with a Brisa blade and only made the handle and guard.. Regards Nicolas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Furrosious ferreter 499 Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 It must be a great feeling, a proud feeling making and using a knife you have made yourself. I have made a few purse nets for ferretting and it feels great when i catch a rabbit in one. Ive just made a shooting/mooching stick too but not used it yet as im still applying oils to it, but cant wait to use it. FF 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GruffaloGriff 1,851 Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 On 16/05/2019 at 06:08, spsurfer said: Hello, I think maybe 20 normally, in this case I had big trouble in sanding out some grind lines, stainless is a hassle, so a few hours more. Hand sanded from 100 grit up to 2000, back to 600 on the sides and polish the swedge. Regards Nicolas Still good time for a knife of that quality finish. I get mine roughed out and think wow 4 hrs and i have made a knife!...........then comes all the heat treating, refining, polishing etc etc and yes 20 + hrs later you have a superior hand crafted knife....not everyone will pay £200+ for such a blade ( personally my goal is not to drop below £10 hr charge out) Yes there are tricks & shortcuts to take the time factor down but there is no substitute for time when it comes to a top hand crafted package like yours! Griff 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 19 minutes ago, GruffaloGriff said: ..... and yes 20 + hrs later you have a superior hand crafted knife....not everyone will pay £200+ for such a blade ( personally my goal is not to drop below £10 hr charge out) Thanks Griff! And don't forget the materials, a Damascus piece this size is easily 80,- plus premium Sambar another 80-100,- mammoth ivory, sheath... Regards Nicolas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GruffaloGriff 1,851 Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 2 hours ago, spsurfer said: Thanks Griff! And don't forget the materials, a Damascus piece this size is easily 80,- plus premium Sambar another 80-100,- mammoth ivory, sheath... Regards Nicolas Ah yes the materials.....another reason i make most of mine out of re-cycled materials.....keeps the end cost down...meaning more sales......and a better hrly rate for me! But in seriousness it is a whole another ball game if you are using expensive materials and yes you need to charge for them!!! Here is a 100% recycled material knife of mine....OK so i bought the Kydex for the sheath but the rivets are old gas pipe, the lanyard an old boot lase etc. P1060496_zps1zelylq7 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1060501_zps6vqkwqii by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1060518_zps8azz1aar by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Stunning work!!!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Lovely looking knife that ....... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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