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Special Interests - Groups & Societies => The Cutting Edge => Topic started by: Flinch Morningwood on October 17, 2020, 08:14:58 AM
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Made this from an old file. I like to leave some of the file marks on the blade if possible to show it's good steel.
Handle is antler with a pewter bolster.
Mexican loop sheath inspired by a couple in the Tombstone book.
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I just found this portion of the forum - Good looking knife, but I especially like the sheath. You did REALLY good there. With your permission I might use that as a pattern for a couple of sheaths. Tell us more about the blade - how did you heat treat the file?
Ken H>
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Usually I heat till the steel won’t attract a Magnet, hold for a few seconds and quench in vet grade mineral oil heated to 150 F.
I temper in the oven. This I did at 450 F for a hour.
Feel free to copy the sheath. That’s what I did from the book...lol
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I just found this portion of the forum - Good looking knife, but I especially like the sheath. You did REALLY good there. With your permission I might use that as a pattern for a couple of sheaths. Tell us more about the blade - how did you heat treat the file? Ken H>
I agree. In a belt sheath the pommel should not rise above the top of the belt.
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Hi Flinch
Looks great, useful, and a good sized knife.
Later