[GlockMeister]

Very Very NICE. Well done and beautiful hand craftsman ship Romey. Definitely wouldn't find that in a knife from a store.

Meant/forgot to ask. Is that thing on the side to sharpen the blade while out in the field or something?

[Romey]

Thanks for that ! I think Nathan will be happy with it.

"Meant/forgot to ask. Is that thing on the side to sharpen the blade while out in the field or something?"

Its a flint firestarter i have been wanting to try to incorperate into my sheaths

[Chris]

Romey,

This has been a great process from start to finish. The handle looks awesome. The craftsmanship is of the highest I have seen in a knife!

good job!

[Nathan123]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Romey

Thanks for that ! I think Nathan will be happy with it.

Meh! It's okay i spose.

Just kidding. Bloody beautiful mate. Well done. Sure is a thing of beauty.

[Romey]

Glad you all like it

[sell33]

wow that sure is a great looking piece of work. sometime after college i just may need a similar knife to that. well done Romey. and congrats on your knife Nathan.

PS. I like the touch of adding the firestarter great idea Romey.

[Romey]

Thanks all, As for the sheath i have same idea of using ceramic for quick touch ups in the field in leu of the firestarter, i just havnt yet. Ill probably mount the ceramic in a small peice of matching burl or antler.

[LiveToShoot]

That's one beautiful and very functional looking knife...many thanks for sharing the start to finish process and final product with us.

[neophyte]

Romey: Sir; outstanding simply outstanding. Your lighting shows the knife in all its glory. Thanks for sharing and Nat's dad will be the happiest knife carrier in the land.

Nat; Sir; would you be upset "if" Romey sent it to me instead

It would be special; if; you could have a picture with your dad opening his package, and you standing with him. That would be quite special.

Romey; your sharing is appreciated by me. Thanks

I knew diddly squat about any of the work, I can now appreciate.

Again thanks.

[LiveToShoot]

That certainly is one sleek and sturdy looking blade...very nice looking sheath too!

..and, I can see one of those beauties/works of art strapped to my belt.

[Coeloptera]

I've just been lurking and watching the whole process. But now that it's done, I must say it's always fascinating to see people do work with skills I have little to no familiarity with. I had no idea that was how you could make the handle, and I certainly didn't know you could end up bending the back of the blade when you draw the belly down.

Bookmarked your site in case I ever want to order something.

- Coeloptera

[Romey]

Thank you all for the comments, It sure did turn out nice. Now to try to get it through Au customs
I think if Nathans Father pinched this knife before Nathan go it there would be trouble. But luckily Ill be building one for his father for christmas. Heck of a nice son he has Id say.
Here is the complete pictures i took and made into a album , i do this for all my customers to make easier to email out pictures
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrow...der_id=2023208

[neophyte]

Romey: Sir; outstanding is my only adjective. Thanks for sharing.

Sorry Nathan; I thought this one was for you Dad. Take a picture anywany

Thanks

[Midas]

That is far more than just a knife, it is a work of superior craftsmanship, absolutely gorgeous.

[GlockMeister]

Romey, that's a pretty neat little item to incorporate with each holster/knife. Very ingenious idea. Never know when one just might need it or have an emergency arise while out in the woods.

[Romey]

Thanks folks, its been a great to make this and share it with you all. More i look at it the more i like it. It feels really supurb in the hand which is somthing i pay alot of attention to.
So now that you all know the basic process, any questions?

As for being innovative its not exactly my idea, I had seen somthing simuliar though not a firestarer so i cant take credit for the idea completely.
I have several ideas that as far as i know have been a completely mine, one being working with Dakota Arms in making a custom knife to go along with and matching one of thier high quality figured clairo or english walnut rifle stocks, the handle coming from the exact block the stock is made from. I beleive there would be some collector value for such,I already have some wood from them now.
With this type sheath I am going to include choice of ceramic, diamond rod or firestarter.

[knightRider]

really enjoyable read romey!

[Nathan123]

Quote:       Originally Posted by neophyte

It would be special; if; you could have a picture with your dad opening his package, and you standing with him. That would be quite special.

It is actually for me and it is just being sent to dad's place because the laws are not as strict in the state where he lives.

Romey is just stiring me up saying dad will love it so much he will send me his old knife and keep this one for himself.

I am buying dad a knife for Christmas.

[thenickster813]

Romey - what kind of finish do you use for your handles? They look awesome.

[Romey]

Nathan, I had a nice suprise email from your father thismornign, he said we was going to make sure his old K bar was sharp so you had your own knife to use when this one arrives at his house.Was a good chuckle.

Nickster,
Each wood I use has a different finish depending on the desired results. On Nathans knife it was sanded to 1200 grit from 36 grit. Then buffed and a slight oil finish.
One of the glories of professionally stabilized wood is that it takes on a super high gloss sheen. Often so glossy i will then bead blast them to a more "grippy" feel.
On a non stabilized wood (some woods are so dense they cant be impregnated with the stabilizing media) I tend to use a oil finish such as Tung or Danish oil which itself is a long process but worth the end results as well as a very durable finish.