Woodsman's Companion

[Spots]

I made this one today. Its a little outside my norm, but I plan to make more this style, with the blade ground down, instead of a forge finish. It was designed with being a great hiking, fishing, hunting, and general woodsmans knife. Completely ground to keep it clean for food prep, light enough to make it easy to carry, but sturdy enough for camp chores.

1095 steel from a Nicholson File, unknown wood for handle. Full tang, 5.5" blade, 4.5" handle, 10" overall. Full flat grind, with a razor edge.

 

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Edited August 8, 2013 by Spots

[Guest Razz]

Dang it, Spots! You make some cool blades.
I really enjoy your posts.

[Spots]

Dang it, Spots! You make some cool blades.
I really enjoy your posts.

Thanks man. I've begun to experiment with different styles a lot here lately, and your guys responses help me decide if my designs are good or bad.

[Smokin45]

Spots that knife is a beauty I like the shape of the blade and the handle is real nice..

[10-Ring]

That's a knife I would be proud to carry and use.

[Trekbike]

Nice knife. I like the full ground look of this one along with the cool pattern in the wood. Great job.

[TrickyNicky]

That looks great man! So is this a forged knife with a ground finish then? That's awesome!

A thought just occurred to me, you should come up with some kind of stamp or makers mark. If I could build knifes like you can I'd want my name on em.

[Spots]

That looks great man! So is this a forged knife with a ground finish then? That's awesome!


A thought just occurred to me, you should come up with some kind of stamp or makers mark. If I could build knifes like you can I'd want my name on em.

I really do need a Makers Mark, I might make one someday. And yes I forged it all out then just ground out the files marks and the forge finish. If you took off the handles, the file teeth are still underneath for better adhesion on the epoxy.

Tapatalk ate my spelling.

[Pat]

Top notch, Spots! What size file did you make it from?

[Chazmr]

Very nice.  The size and shape look like it would make for a very useful blade.

Very good job.  And I agree that you need to come up with a mark on these things!

[Spots]

Top notch, Spots! What size file did you make it from?

Ummmm. Lol estimated 8" long without tang. Maybe 3/4 to 1" wide at the widest? Started as a 3/16th inch thick at the spine. Still bigger than an 1/8th at the spine

Tapatalk ate my spelling.

[RichardR]

This is my favorite of the bunch so far man! Great job bro!

[JAB]

That is a good looking knife.  That 'unknown wood' sure made a nice handle.

[Guest tangojuliet]

is it for sale  :yum:

[Guest Broomhead]

I can show to a few places where you can make your own etcher for pretty cheap, and you'll just need saltwater. You can etch as deep or deeper than a maker's mark.

[gunwhatgun]

is it for sale  :yum:

I was wondering the same thing

[Spots]

is it for sale :yum:

I was wondering the same thing

Since I am not a vendor here anymore, then I dont advertise my wares so as not to violate any rules. I post them here because people seem to be intrested in knife making. You are welcome to pm me if you would like though.

Tapatalk ate my spelling.
Edited August 10, 2013 by Spots

[BJB]

Sweet Blade Spots. we need to get together soon, I have the curly maple ready to go