Author Topic: Sarge's stuff (Read 194518 times)

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #550 on:** December 15, 2018, 08:38:12 AM »

those look awesome mike! I like the looks of the giraffe bone as well. Very handsome appeal. You are really getting your craft down.

wolfy · « **Reply #551 on:** December 15, 2018, 09:32:04 AM »

I liked the one with the colored giraffe-bone handle.....and the sheath with the dyed tooling along the welt!

How in the world did you do that without 'coloring outside the lines?'

I liked your forge, too......did you take any photos of the build?

Sarge · « **Reply #552 on:** December 15, 2018, 04:37:34 PM »

Thank you, guys.

Yep, Stan, I've singed hair a couple times getting too close to it. I've learn to keep my distance.

OE, the color of that giraffe bone is called fossil. Ordered it from Jantz - there are some really interesting colors. I'll try some more of it for sure.

Wolfy, I learned by accident with that punch ... the dye seems to follow the lines in those scallops outward from the center. With the leather still damp from stamping it, I wet a sponge with dye and run it around the edge of the sheath. Then the dye sorta "radiates" to the edge of each tool mark. Finish with a little touching-up using the dye on a small paint brush.

No real forge build pics. I roughly followed the build here starting with the $25 air tank from Tractor Supply

http://zoellerforge.com/airtank.html

except I used a hinge to reattach the end of the tank. I roll mine outside to use and back inside to store it. I didn't want to have to stack bricks in front of it.

I built the burner based on this video.
https://youtu.be/Miri90Hlzh0

I got the pipe/fittings at a local hardware store. I used 1 1/2" pieces instead of 2" as in the video. Ordered the ceramic blanket and refractory off Ebay. Relatively easy project ... I wish I had done it sooner.

wolfy · « **Reply #553 on:** December 15, 2018, 06:24:28 PM »

Thanks, Mike.....I guess I kinda' figured that's what happened with the dye migration into the stamping. I've never tried it, but I think I'll give it a whirl next time I build a sheath......I really like the look!

Thanks for the forge construction ideas, too.....sure beats the heck out of a coal forge.

crashdive123 · « **Reply #554 on:** December 18, 2018, 04:19:03 AM »

Awesome work. Cool trick with the dye.

Sarge · « **Reply #555 on:** January 22, 2019, 08:43:43 PM »

Last build of 2018...

6-inch blade rasp knife with vintage Westinghouse micarta

First build of 2019

O1 tool steel, 4-inch blade, stabilized black walnut

wsdstan · « **Reply #556 on:** January 23, 2019, 08:40:13 AM »

I like those. The second one is interesting. Blade shape and length look perfect for an all around bushcraft knife. As usual you "done did" great with them.

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #557 on:** January 23, 2019, 05:29:35 PM »

Very nice. i like that westinghouse micarta color.

Sarge · « **Reply #558 on:** February 25, 2019, 01:57:01 PM »

Thanks, guys! Yep, I like the way the micarta turned out ... I've got a few more pieces I'm looking forward to using.

Not much knife time (or forum time) lately. I'm working on getting another batch of blades ready for heat treat. I've managed to finish a few projects recently ...

A sheath build for friend's old knife to go with his black powder gear.

Not my knives - they are works of art - but made the sheaths for a friend

Most recent builds... lots of micarta, G10, and kydex

Drilled the scales and inserted this 3/4" pin into the G10. Looks clean.

Thanks for looking.

I've also been cleaning up a WWII Japanese officer's wakizashi. It's in rough condition so I'm not too worried about ruining the value. I need a scabbard if anybody has one lying around.

wsdstan · « **Reply #559 on:** February 25, 2019, 04:16:39 PM »

Nice sheaths on the friends knives and that KPD knife is terrific looking with that pin on the scales.

Sarge · « **Reply #560 on:** February 26, 2019, 12:28:37 PM »

Thanks, Stan. A 3/4" spade bit was the perfect size for those pins.

Sarge · « **Reply #561 on:** March 24, 2019, 02:03:06 PM »

Some recent work...

I've made a few similar to this. 4" blade and 4" handle with G10 scales. It's a graduation gift, just needs an edge and a kydex sheath.

Also made a few of these...one of my favorites. Trying micarta on this one. Working on a wet formed leather sheath for it.

A dear friend has been kind enough to remind me on several occasions that "all my sh*t looks the same". He's trying to help me. Haha.

Here is a slight departure maybe.

I hammered these out almost a year ago. Finished the one on the left right away but the one on the right hung on a pegboard hook ever since. It is 5160 with triple edge quench and distal taper.

Finally cleaned it up a couple weeks ago.

First attempt at soldering a guard

Giraffe bone with nickel silver hardware.

Temper line shows up in the sunlight (and the reflection of my fingers).

wsdstan · « **Reply #562 on:** March 24, 2019, 02:56:19 PM »

Those are all nice looking knives. I really like the giraffe bond on the last one.

imnukensc · « **Reply #563 on:** March 24, 2019, 03:47:24 PM »

As usual, very nice work!

wolfy · « **Reply #564 on:** March 24, 2019, 04:51:25 PM »

I vote for #2.....looks ALMOST as useful as a Kephart!

You made one of those earlier in your knfemaking career, as I recall.....one of my personal favorites, also.

Sarge · « **Reply #565 on:** March 28, 2019, 09:01:01 AM »

Thank you, guys.

Yep, wolfy, I did a Nessmuk early on and it's always been one of my favorites. I tweaked it a time or two and have since made several with this same profile.

Got #2 finished up...

The OD micarta and brass pins were a nice looking combination on this one.

Sarge · « **Reply #566 on:** May 03, 2019, 10:30:34 AM »

First attempt at a Serbian cleaver - or any cleaver at all.

This old saw blade yielded a bunch o' blades; it's all but gone now. This blade is about 1/8" thick, edge quenched, 7" cutting edge, with Jatoba (aka Brazilian Cherry) scales. Thanks for the wood, Hayshaker!

wsdstan · « **Reply #567 on:** May 03, 2019, 11:37:53 AM »

As usual, nice job. That design is different, sort of like a giant Wharncliffe. I like the "look" of the steel and the sheath is really neat.

Mike, nobody can ever say to you, "Don't quit your day job".

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #568 on:** May 03, 2019, 09:58:26 PM »

Great stuff Mike! That giraffe bone knife is really cool. I like the nessmuk a lot as well. Keep making the time to make these. you are getting awfully good.

Sarge · « **Reply #569 on:** May 06, 2019, 08:26:17 PM »

Thank you, guys!

Sarge · « **Reply #570 on:** May 14, 2019, 07:30:58 PM »

Mild temps here today - actually a little cool this morning - so I fired up the forge and did a little hammerin'.

I worked on this Hudson Bay camp knife in a previous session but needed to draw the blade out a bit wider. It's 5160 over 1/4" thick

Blade ended up about 8 1/2" long, handle about 5"

The sgian dubh is from a piece of damascus a friend gave me. Got some 4,000 year old bog oak for it.

wsdstan · « **Reply #571 on:** May 14, 2019, 08:42:02 PM »

Both of those are coming out great. The HB is probably pretty handy to have in the woods. The smaller one with the name I can't pronounce will go well with a kilt and sporran.

I have no knives made from 5160 but read that it is used to make springs. Heat treat is different for knives than springs. What hardness are you looking for in the HB? About 58?

Sarge · « **Reply #572 on:** May 14, 2019, 09:19:39 PM »

Thanks, Stan.

Yep, the 5160 is a type of spring steel. I've never had it Rockwell tested so I'm not sure about the number. I started reading a while back about more ABS smiths using 5160 to pass the journeyman's than any other steel. There is a great deal of detailed heat treat info for 5160 on the net from reputable smiths. Another 5160 advantage is the bar stock is relatively inexpensive because it comes mill finished. O1 steel for example, I can only find precision ground so the stock costs at least twice as much as 5160. For the bigger knives, I'll do a triple HT with edge only quench. I temper at 375 in the kitchen oven placing the blade between two 1/2" thick aluminum plates to try to keep the temperature as stable as possible. If the planets are in alignment, I'll get a nice hard cutting edge, a softer spine, and a visible temper line.

I think that damascus piece is from Alabama Damascus. I have a brochure lying around here somewhere with HT instructions...can't remember the particulars.

L0NER · « **Reply #573 on:** August 09, 2019, 01:24:55 AM »

Cool stuff!! Going to take the time to go through all 12 pages..

wolfy · « **Reply #574 on:** August 09, 2019, 09:55:29 AM »

I'd like to see a photo or photos of that Hudson Bay Camp Knife after it was finished.....you know I still want one, right?

Sarge · « **Reply #575 on:** August 09, 2019, 08:47:28 PM »

Thanks for looking, Loner.

Wolfy, that HBCK still looks like it does in the picture. One of these days I?ll work on it.... it can be yours. LOL.

I have a ton of projects going but haven?t finished much recently. I changed directions on the sgian dubh and went with 1095 steel. I still have the Damascus blank to finish. I was very pleased with that bog oak and I still have some left.

I made the mokume gane ferrule from a stack of nickel plated copper discs. The spacer is G10, pin is copper.

Another sawblade Bowie (13? OAL) with elk antler

wolfy · « **Reply #576 on:** August 09, 2019, 10:39:05 PM »

Man, I LOVE that Bowie!

wsdstan · « **Reply #577 on:** August 10, 2019, 09:02:54 AM »

So do I. Great handle and the blade, both the shape and the finish.

Sarge · « **Reply #578 on:** August 10, 2019, 07:50:02 PM »

Thanks, guys. That antler really felt good in hand - nice natural grip. I planned on the smaller end going against the guard and the larger at the pommel. I changed my mind at the last minute and flipped it around. Worked out pretty well.

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #579 on:** August 12, 2019, 08:49:19 AM »

Yeah that bowie knife is sweet! Nicely done sir!

hayshaker · « **Reply #580 on:** August 30, 2019, 04:27:53 PM »

OH MY what can ya say great work mike.
by the way I have a shoe box of kepharts I bought at a barn auction
just don't know what to do wit'em heh heh

Spyder1958 · « **Reply #581 on:** September 04, 2019, 08:51:57 PM »

Great work as always Mike

Sarge · « **Reply #582 on:** September 05, 2019, 12:15:11 PM »

Hahaha, hayshaker. I just saw this. Thanks! They sold new for $2.00 a piece so how does $1.50 sound?

Thanks, Spyder!

crashdive123 · « **Reply #583 on:** September 05, 2019, 02:28:06 PM »

Beautiful stuff as always.

Sarge · « **Reply #584 on:** December 15, 2019, 02:48:30 PM »

I hop on here pretty regularly and read but haven't posted a whole lot lately...lots of OT at work, some shop time, first daughter left the nest, i guess that's about all. Some of you guys see my occasional posts on FaceBook and Instagram. I'm still working on Kepharts but here are a few other recent projects.

I re-hung this little Norlund. I made the knife and "antiqued" sheath to keep but didn't - I'll keep the next one or the next one...

Not my knives but I made sheaths for them. First attempt at a stone pouch.

I still make file and rasp knives once in a while

Old Westinghouse micarta on this one - butterscotch flavor. Haha

Picked up this dyed, stabilized box elder at the Blade Show. The muted red, white & blue along with the figure that looked like contour lines on a map or nav chart made it perfect for this project. I donated it to the USS Clamagore Veterans Association for their annual reunion and auction in Charleston back in October.

As always, thanks for looking.

imnukensc · « **Reply #585 on:** December 15, 2019, 04:20:30 PM »

Top notch work as always!

wsdstan · « **Reply #586 on:** December 15, 2019, 05:52:08 PM »

Nice bunch of knives Mike. The handle on the dyed Box Elder is really interesting. The veterans group ought to make a good bit on that one. I went in and got a Randall out to look at the sharpening stone pocket. Yours is every bit as good. As Nuke says and I agree; "top notch, as always".

I have been using your version of the CBK this fall and it is a superb knife in every way. Easy to use on about anything that comes along and very good skinner too.

Sarge · « **Reply #587 on:** December 15, 2019, 06:29:37 PM »

Thanks guys!

Thanks for the feedback on that lil' CBK, Stan. I really like that one - I'm glad you do, too.

madmax · « **Reply #588 on:** December 16, 2019, 11:22:47 AM »

Those are beauts!

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #589 on:** December 17, 2019, 01:26:14 PM »

Really nice Sarge! You are really good at the file and rasp knives. That butterscotch one is really neat...and I really like butterscotch...

wolfy · « **Reply #590 on:** December 17, 2019, 08:43:07 PM »

I really like that first rasp knife in the series!

Sarge · « **Reply #591 on:** March 21, 2020, 01:54:18 PM »

Not much shop time lately. I have managed to finish these two and get a batch of blades sent to be heat treated.

Both of these are O1 steel. First has spalted oak & micarta scales. I?ve wanted mix handles materials for a while and finally gave it a try.

This one has ironwood and an ostrich skin inlay.

Thanks for looking!

wsdstan · « **Reply #592 on:** March 21, 2020, 04:34:24 PM »

Great job on the handle on the top knife. From the photo the joint between materials looks superb. I also like the sheath design as it is somewhat different than we usually see.

Ironwood just looks right on the bottom knife. Sheath is interesting too. Neat inlay I think.

You're producing some really nice stuff Sarge and thanks for posting it here.

Sarge · « **Reply #593 on:** March 21, 2020, 09:00:01 PM »

Thank you, Stan!

wolfy · « **Reply #594 on:** March 22, 2020, 09:48:58 AM »

Beautiful workmanship as per usual, Mike!

I think that's the first time I've ever seen spalted oak being used on one of your creations....differ ent & gorgeous at the same time! That being said, the ironwood just warms the very cockles of my heart! Stunningly beautiful to my eye.

Sarge · « **Reply #595 on:** March 22, 2020, 03:50:03 PM »

Thanks, wolfy! Yep, first time I've used spalted oak. I bought two sets of those scales. The set on this knife were a bit small so I tried the bolster idea to get a little more length out of them.

That was a nice set of ironwood from Arizona Ironwood. They have some very nice wood. The blade on that one is 6" ... a little bigger and stabbier than my usual.

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