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First Fixed Blade Project

I'm assembling my first fixed blade knife. I bought a blade and few other bits. So far, I've cut the leather and spacer material for the handle. I have the first third or so loosely fitted on the tang. Will post an update on progress hopefully later in the week. Any comments or suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 16, 2012 at 18:20

I see a knife that is coming along very nicely SK but I dont see a ridiculous error?

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 16, 2012 at 18:22

Jeremi,

Please tell me you got Gurb a pry bar after using that wonderful knife?

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Alexander Noot on April 17, 2012 at 3:39

Sorry man....but I don't see it either. Don't feel too bad about it. I always have something that I think is wrong with my knives as well....even though other people never spot it outright.

Permalink Reply by Smiling-Knife on April 17, 2012 at 3:59

Thanks for the comments. It is supposed to have equal numbers of leather picece between the spacers and the ends. It was right in the trial fitting but somehow I switched one piece from the middle to the back section during the glueing. So now there are 6 in the front section and 7 in the back. Oh well. I'm over it. In general, I'm pleased with my progress so far. further updates in a few days.

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Alexander Noot on April 17, 2012 at 4:50

Mate, that's one of those things you'd only know if you're the one building the knife. I've never seen or heard of anyone COUNT the rings on a leather handle knife.

Permalink Reply by Smiling-Knife on April 23, 2012 at 11:35

It's coming along slowly. I did some sanding on the weekend. The handle is still a little on the large side but I'm relatively pleased with the shape so far.

Permalink Reply by stephen tungate on April 23, 2012 at 12:12

good job s.k. keep the good work up.you will be pleased when you are done.after the first one some things come a little easier.you always think there is something else i could of done.but there is a place where you have to stop and say it's done.

ModeratorPermalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on April 23, 2012 at 13:43

Lookin good.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 25, 2012 at 18:26

SK,

LOL, I did try counting the rings because I figured, as the maker that would drive you crazy. But even intentionally looking there I did not see it. It is looking wonderful and the shape is looking very "hand" friendly, something that is always important to me.

Permalink Reply by Smiling-Knife on April 26, 2012 at 8:36

Thank-you for your support everyone. Here is the most recent status. I've slimmed it down a little, sanded and rubbed-in some leather dubbin. I'll leave it for a day to dry. Then some fine sanding and more dubbin on the weekend.

Permalink Reply by IvarsDay on April 27, 2012 at 15:52

WOW! SK knife looks realy great, especialy those spacer! I was worried when you place a piic. of knife after sanding, but now it looks realy great!
Applause to Smiling-Knife and his great looking knife!!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Smiling-Knife on April 28, 2012 at 2:53

Thank-you very much for the compliment Ivars. Cheers! I may be able to finish it this weekend.