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Offline jcmcclure

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Bag Knife
« on: July 11, 2018, 05:54:57 PM »
Overall I'm pretty happy with the way this bag knife turned out. Forged from 1084 and holds a phenomenally sharp edge. Fashioned a ball starter behind the crown end. Pics are not the best because I ran out of daylight and too pics on the anvil in the shop.
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Offline Cades Cove Fiddler

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Re: Bag Knife
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2018, 07:03:48 PM »
 ;) ;)... been watching your work that you have posted,... this one I must say is my favorite so far,... perfect shape & great colour on the handle,... what are blade & overall length,... ??? ...... regards,... CCF  ...
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Offline jcmcclure

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Re: Bag Knife
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2018, 07:34:04 PM »
Quote from: Cades Cove Fiddler on July 11, 2018, 07:03:48 PM
;) ;)... been watching your work that you have posted,... this one I must say is my favorite so far,... perfect shape & great colour on the handle,... what are blade & overall length,... ??? ...... regards,... CCF  ...

This has been my favorite so far. I actually left it setting on the anvil without doing final measurements, but Its just under 5 inch blade and 9 overall length.

I'm always working on my metal ageing and I'm happy with the results here. Sometimes the ageing process used is too much.

Thanks for the kind words sir!
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Bag Knife
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2018, 06:41:10 AM »
I like it...the ball starter is a nice touch!

Greg
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Offline webradbury

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Re: Bag Knife
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2018, 03:24:17 PM »
I wish I could find antlers around my area for smaller knives. The cow horns here have very pronounced curves. The better antlers with the crown portion are too big for smaller knives. I have quite a few but they wouldn't look right on anything short of a bowie.

Nice knife! How do you age your blades?
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Offline Jerry

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Re: Bag Knife
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2018, 03:50:09 PM »
Very pleasing knife. I like the straight antler handle. Excellent work!
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Offline LRB

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Re: Bag Knife
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2018, 03:47:14 PM »
Nice. I like it.
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Re: Bag Knife
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2018, 03:53:44 PM »
The best aging I have used, is Wahkon Bay cold brown. Apply, then let sit for a few days, then sand it off. Reapply if needed. It is not as aggressive as some methods can be, and gives a more controllable and believable appearance. If you want, you can refresh the brown solution daily. Depends on the humidity.
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Offline jcmcclure

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Re: Bag Knife
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2018, 04:09:22 PM »
Quote from: LRB on July 13, 2018, 03:53:44 PM
The best aging I have used, is Wahkon Bay cold brown. Apply, then let sit for a few days, then sand it off. Reapply if needed. It is not as aggressive as some methods can be, and gives a more controllable and believable appearance. If you want, you can refresh the brown solution daily. Depends on the humidity.

This is pretty much what I have found I like best. As you said it more controllable and not nearly as harsh.
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Re: Bag Knife
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2018, 04:47:54 AM »
I like this one too!  ;D    I like all the knives , I`ve seen you make , so far  ::).  You need to make one that , I don`t like , so I can tell you , and you will know that I have been  shooting you straight  , all along!! ;) ;D 
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Bag Knife
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2018, 04:07:48 PM »
Nice lines and nice finishes.  You are right, I do like your new blade finish.  I am sorry I won't be able to see you and your lovely Mrs. again this year at CLA.  Hopefully next year.  God Bless,   Marc
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Re: Bag Knife
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2018, 04:18:30 AM »
Nicely done
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