"Hi Jan, I've read a digital copy of that one. It's not too bad either. My favourite is still "The complete bladesmith" though. Has lot's and lot's of detailed information.
btw. It's done
Tomorrow I'll…"
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A.G. Russell Curved Regular Jack in Amber Bone
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alexander Noot Mar 7. 6 Replies 3 Likes
A while back I noticed that A.G. Russell was putting out a…Continue
My knifemakers website is now live.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alexander Noot Mar 1. 4 Replies 1 Like
For the past couple of months I'd been trying to decide whether I should rent a table at the Dutch Knife Exhibition (www.dkeshow.nl) coming april.I finally decided…Continue
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Wanted. A.G. Russell 2008 and 2009 Texas Ranger knives.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alexander Noot Nov 9, 2011. 4 Replies 1 Like
I foolishly didn't buy them at the time. They're completely sold out. So if you know someone that has one (or both) of these knives and isn't quite happy with them then I'm very interested in byuing…Continue
A.G. Russell 2010 Texas Ranger Lockback Sunfish
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alexander Noot Aug 1, 2011. 4 Replies 2 Likes
2010 Texas Ranger Large Sunfish LockbackFor the past few years A.G. Russell has been putting out a special edition knife in honour of the Texas Rangers. 2010 brought the Sunfish Lockback to the…Continue
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Alexander Noot replied to Alexander Noot's discussion Scagel pocket knives W.I.P. (Work in Progress) in the group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"Alexander,
My goodness you are making some great progress on this one! Another good book I bought Donnie a couple of years ago is "Step by step Knifemaking...You can do it" by David Boye
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Alexander Noot commented on Ivars Duntavs's group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS"Hey John, for micarta with a shine I work through sandpaper ranging up to 1200 grit and after that I give it a micromesh polish op to 12.000. No polish needed really. After that no buff needed either."
Alexander Noot replied to Alexander Noot's discussion Scagel pocket knives W.I.P. (Work in Progress) in the group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS"Thanks Robert. And you're right. I have no real "mentor" close by. Just people I've talked to over the internet, articles in books, magazines and on the web.
I've done LOT's and LOT'S of reading though. "The…"
"Wow Alex, you have taken one large step in trying to make a hand made knife. I support your effort and hard work. If you are like me, I have no one to show me anything about doing some of these projects. Keep up the good work."
Alexander Noot commented on Jerry Moores's photo
VoorhisCamp-3
"Will show you when they're done. First up is two scagel style folding knives, I hope to finish the first of the pair tonight. After that a hunter sized fixed blade I already have the blade forged out. Not it just needs some more grinding,…"
Alexander Noot replied to Alexander Noot's discussion Scagel pocket knives W.I.P. (Work in Progress) in the group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS"
Next steps done.
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Alexander Noot posted a videoWorking on the backsprings
I've recently started making my first folding knife. And I've come to one of the most essential parts in the mechanism of a slipjoint. The Backsprings. So he...
Alexander Noot commented on Jerry Moores's photoVoorhisCamp-3
"You and all your scagel style knives have me in a scagel frenzy. I'll be building Scagel type knives for the next few weeks I think."
Alexander Noot replied to Alexander Noot's discussion Scagel pocket knives W.I.P. (Work in Progress) in the group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS"Ground out plate material for the liners today and drilled holes in the springs and liners.
Stainless plate material all marked up for cutting with a 1mm angle grinder disc:
All pieces cut to rough size:
Marked the blade and spring for…"
Alexander Noot replied to Herb Hoover's discussion Queen Mtn man NIB???"Sharpening a knife on a beltsander! Gasp!"
Profile Information
- Profile
- KnifeMaker
- Are you a member of any knife club now?
- No
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- No
- How long have you collected knives?
- 3- 5 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Traditional styled knives. I've recently grown very fond of slipjoints in many forms and shapes.
- Website
- http://www.lxblades.com
- About Me
- Small time knifemaker and small time collector/user. I have a family with a wife and 2 wonderful children.
- Interests
- Knifemaking, IT related things, Sports (Judo, Rollerblading), Music (Guitar, Piano)
- Other Hobbies
- Playing the piano and the guitar.
Judo
Church related activities (is this a hobby?)
Good books.
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Knife Show Report: The 2012 Dutch Knife Exhibition
Posted on April 25, 2012 at 5:53 2 Comments 4 Likes
Last saturday was the annual DKE in Tiel the Netherlands. This was my fourth time going to it and I always really enjoy it. This year was a little different though because of two reasons:
1) The show was a lot bigger with close to a 100 standholders.
2) It was my first time being there as a standholder.
I had been preparing for this show thouroughly for the past few months and had a (very) full table to show.
(This is me at my table right before the doors…
Continue My first knife in the local store.
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:44 8 Comments 4 Likes
So tomorrow I'm taking the first of the knives that I made to the local sporting good store to see if they can sell it.
Here's what it looks like with it's case:
Offcourse I'll have a certificate that's signed and dated accompany it where in the materials and the building…
Continue My knives might be getting sold at an actual store!
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 15:56 10 Comments 6 Likes
A while back I made a knife with damascus and Camel bone scales. It ended up pretty nice but I'd made some misstakes that made that I figured it wasn't good enough to be sold anytime soon.
(this one)
So I carried it as a personal EDC for a while. And I…
Continue What do you makers do with scrap/leftover material?
Posted on July 30, 2011 at 14:11 5 Comments 2 Likes
I made this from all leftovers (apart from the sheath), and it made me wonder. Does anyone else recycle/re-use/fiddle around with leftovers like I tend to do?
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Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 2:25 on May 24, 2012,
Jeremi Lett said… Cool.1 is ok,2 can be a challenge for a regular knife for sure.Try angular cuts,then strait cuts(horizontal) and you can tell what cut is tuffer.I am happy u have tried the cuts and hope u r as well.I have not had any formal training.
- At 19:33 on May 23, 2012, Jeremi Lett said…
Congrats on ur first cutting vid!Glad u had fun with it!Keep em up and challenge urself to a 2liter next or if blade is big enough a gallon jug(ezier).Happy cutting!
- At 11:49 on February 26, 2012,
William A. Burns said… Yes--4 1/2 inches is the open measurement. The knife is 2 1/2 inches closed.
- At 8:25 on February 3, 2012,
Chris Tucker said… I am ready to ship you iKnife #72 out to you but I think the credit card number I have for you is not right as it came back to me as invalid card. Could you please sent me your credit card number and expiration date so I can ship your knife to you. Send your number to sales@greateasterncutlery.net
Thanks,
Christine Tucker
Sales
- At 19:20 on July 24, 2011,
Randy, HHH Knives said… - Thanks so much for the B Day wishes! God Bless!
- At 12:52 on July 15, 2011,
J.J. Smith III said… 
- At 20:10 on July 13, 2011,
Jan Carter said…
Alexander,
Welcome to IKC. Good people, good conversation and just some fun. So pull up a chair and make yourself at home
- At 13:33 on July 12, 2011,
Gerald Hines said… - Welcome to iKnife
- At 13:00 on July 12, 2011,
Billy Oneale said… - Welcome to iKC, Alexander. Be sure and check out the groups and pictures.
- At 12:09 on July 12, 2011,
stephen tungate said… - i just started making knives i have been a collector for over 20 years i seen the knives you build they are your own style and that is what i'm looking to do.i'm not much on coping some body elses style thats why i am trying to come up with my own .looks like you do good work.we are glad to have you here at i k c .there are many groups here so jump on in....
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