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A new shank I cut out today. #4563266 09/13/13 01:34 AM
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I took some advice from randalls7 on the profile, and the scales are some that Dink Dodger and I cut from some mesquite root he brought over and we cut into scales.

The steel is 3/16 1095, overall length is 8 1/2 the handle will be 4 1/2.

Tell me if you like the shape?

I also did a little file work under the scales, I got some advice from randalls7 on how to do it with a 1/2 round file.




Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: Kev®] #4563275 09/13/13 01:36 AM
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That's going to be a nice looking knife.


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Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: FinancialPlanner] #4563281 09/13/13 01:38 AM
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Looks good Kev. I like it!


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Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: Kev®] #4563285 09/13/13 01:38 AM
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I like the shape of that one. I handled a knife at cabelas today with a handle shaped like that that I almost bought but I would rather have a custom grin

Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: Brother in-law] #4563289 09/13/13 01:39 AM
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Man that's gonna be nice!!


Originally Posted by DQ Kid
Wife has always wanted some Hard 8
Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: reeder05] #4563302 09/13/13 01:41 AM
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This one will be in the classifieds when I'm done if anyone is interested.

It should be a sweet looking knife!

Thanks for the kind words!

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Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: Brother in-law] #4563303 09/13/13 01:42 AM
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I like it. up


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Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: dogcatcher] #4563958 09/13/13 05:05 AM
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Looks great Kev. Excellent job on the file work. up


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Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: Pitchfork Predator] #4564061 09/13/13 11:25 AM
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Looks good Kev.
I think that is a nice profile.

Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: DiverTexas] #4564808 09/13/13 04:20 PM
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Dude, you are getting good at that. Very nice.


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Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: CCBIRDDOGMAN] #4564821 09/13/13 04:24 PM
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very nicely done KEV!

Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: hectic] #4565318 09/13/13 07:24 PM
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You have my attention sir. Waiting to see the finished products


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Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: KCRCookers] #4566204 09/14/13 01:43 AM
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Thanks for the kind words, I'll get some more done tomorrow, I was really busy today on my real job! bang

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That is my favorite knife shape. It will be beautiful with those scales, very nice job.

Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: scottnsa] #4566227 09/14/13 01:50 AM
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How much would something like that run once it is done?

Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: k-Fletch] #4566239 09/14/13 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted By: k-Fletch
How much would something like that run once it is done?
pm sent.

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Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: Kev®] #4569445 09/15/13 01:48 PM
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I got it heat treated yesterday, the pins cut and the scales rough shaped, I also decided to go with a full spine thorn and vine.




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Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: Kev®] #4569482 09/15/13 02:00 PM
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I'm glad you took the file work all the way to the tip... Thats gonna be a keeper.


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Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: FinancialPlanner] #4569592 09/15/13 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted By: FinancialPlanner
That's going to be a nice looking knife.

Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: jbd76266] #4570271 09/15/13 08:32 PM
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that 1/2 round makes it al lot easier doesn't it. The knife is looking good, keep it up.

Re: A new shank I cut out today. [Re: randallss7] #4570632 09/15/13 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted By: randallss7
that 1/2 round makes it al lot easier doesn't it. The knife is looking good, keep it up.
After I changed my mind on going to a full spine thorn and vine I realized I don't need to cut as deep as I did under the scales.

I'm glad I realized that! hammer

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