Author Topic: Sarge's stuff (Read 156725 times)

wolfy · « **Reply #500 on:** September 02, 2017, 03:34:59 PM »

Yeah........but it ain't no Kephart!

Sarge · « **Reply #501 on:** September 03, 2017, 03:38:47 AM »

You are correct, wolfy, as usual. LOL

wolfy · « **Reply #502 on:** September 03, 2017, 08:24:02 AM »

Just jokin' around with you, Sarge......and I guess you know me well enough by now to know that, but when I saw you'd posted again, you KNOW what I was expecting.

You need a SHORT break, though.....and as a knife-maker, you have the luxury of 'carte blanche' in producing any design you want WHEN you want it. Doing one model over and over again and striving for perfection of model-design each and every time kind of sounds like a recipe for driving oneself to insanity!

Your most recent production is indeed a beauty and I can see why you copied it for kitchen use

. It begs to end up doing double-duty as an outdoor 'trout & bird' and an easy-to-grab permanent resident of anyone's knifeblock family.

Sarge · « **Reply #503 on:** September 03, 2017, 10:46:49 AM »

Yep, I knew you were joking AND I knew what you were expecting. Haha.

You're right, wolfy. Just taking a quick break from the you-know-what. I recently got 20 blades back from heat treat and they're all screaming for attention.

Thanks, I like this new one. Should be a pretty handy size indoors or out.

Kephart #3 is under way ... working toward that Wolfhart 1.0.

wolfy · « **Reply #504 on:** September 03, 2017, 03:02:03 PM »

No worries.....I am a patient man.

The waiting is part of the fun when you know what's coming eventually.

Sarge · « **Reply #505 on:** December 18, 2017, 06:48:54 PM »

A few recent builds ... simmer down, wolfy, no Kepharts right now...

O1 tool steel, 5/32" thick, blade & handle about 4 1/2" each, stabilized wood (not sure what species), dangler sheath

O1 Tool steel, 1/8" thick, 3 1/2" blade, 4" handle, stabilized birdseye maple, sheath with Timber Rattler inlay

O1 steel, 3/16" thick, 3 1/2" blade, 4" handle, tapered tang, Kingwood scales. Only the second time I've used Kingwood; I love it!

O1 steel, 1/8" thick, 4" blade, 4" handle, black linen micarta scales with G10 thin blue line, kydex sheath

Made two of theses... O1 steel, 5/32" thick, 4 1/2" blade and handle, walnut scales, leather sheath

O1 steel, 1/8" thick, 3 1/2" blade, 4" handle, stabilized cactus scales

A couple rasp knives with OD canvas micarta

Just a couple more sheaths to finish then back to the Kephart project.

wolfy · « **Reply #506 on:** December 18, 2017, 07:34:34 PM »

I liked 'em all, Sarge.....especiall y #1! I always liked kingwood, too.....the darker shades of it were always my favorite.

Oh boy,....Kepharts comin' off the back burner!

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #507 on:** December 18, 2017, 07:40:59 PM »

Man Sarge you really are mastering your craft. Your work just keeps getting better and better. Keep up the nice work buddy!

crashdive123 · « **Reply #508 on:** December 18, 2017, 07:43:20 PM »

All beautiful.

imnukensc · « **Reply #509 on:** December 18, 2017, 09:10:47 PM »

Very nice work!

hayshaker · « **Reply #510 on:** December 19, 2017, 05:03:48 AM »

those are beautiful sarge. the scales on the first one look like red malle burl from down under.

wsdstan · « **Reply #511 on:** December 19, 2017, 09:30:57 AM »

Great stuff Sarge. I really like the finish on your blades in this bunch. Great selection of wood too.

Unknown · « **Reply #512 on:** December 19, 2017, 01:17:58 PM »

D dang

Sarge · « **Reply #513 on:** January 01, 2018, 12:49:54 PM »

Thanks guys! I appreciate you.

I'm planning to grind on a couple more Kephart blanks this week.

Also working on a Loveless style drop point hunter with a brass guard, Loveless bolts, and all ...my first stab at one. A friend gave me a Loveless book a while back. I've read it about 15 times.

Sarge · « **Reply #514 on:** January 05, 2018, 08:28:07 AM »

Well, here is the last one finished in 2017...

Little one in O1 steel with Purpleheart scales. Haven't done much tooling but did some barbed wire on this sheath.

And the first finished in 2018. This is my first attempt at a Loveless Hunter. Also in O1 with African Blackwood scales, brass hardware - including the Loveless bolts.

Wet formed the sheath so the knife locks in pretty well.

Ground on the next couple Kepharts. I'd like to shave a little more weight off the blanks before I add scales. The original weighs 5.5 oz. - these blanks are just under that before the scales. I'm getting a little closer....

wsdstan · « **Reply #515 on:** January 05, 2018, 12:56:01 PM »

Nice stuff Sarge. The Loveless style is awfully nice. It looks like it would just fit in your hand perfectly.

Yeoman · « **Reply #516 on:** January 05, 2018, 02:08:19 PM »

Those are some of the most accurate Kepharts I've ever seen. Nice work.

Sarge · « **Reply #517 on:** January 06, 2018, 09:48:50 PM »

Thanks, guys!

Sarge · « **Reply #518 on:** March 05, 2018, 07:03:26 PM »

Well, I'm finally back is action after a case of the Man Flu - all us guys know how bad that can be. I had a few close to finished and have finally completed them. All are O1 tool steel.

I ordered this natural color canvas micarta by mistake. I thought it was brown. I've put off using it thinking it would be too light, the polishing compounds would make it muddy, etc. but I was pleasantly surprised by it. I really like it. Used a piece of deer antler for the ferro rod handle.

This is my second Loveless drop point hunter ... I think he called them just drop hunters.

This one has OD canvas micarta and brass hardware.

Really pleased with this sheath.

And a shameless Bayley copy with black G10

wsdstan · « **Reply #519 on:** March 05, 2018, 08:39:26 PM »

Great knives. Thanks for posting these, it is really good to see this kind of quality knife work. Your metal work is simply outstanding.

Sarge · « **Reply #520 on:** March 06, 2018, 10:36:28 AM »

Thank you, sir!

Unknown · « **Reply #521 on:** March 06, 2018, 11:16:45 AM »

He's right, spot on and all that agrees.

Really good looking work Sarge

Sarge · « **Reply #522 on:** March 07, 2018, 07:03:53 AM »

Thanks! I appreciate that.

Dano · « **Reply #523 on:** March 12, 2018, 06:35:26 PM »

All great looking Sarge! I agree on those scales, they really grow on you. That brown sheath turned out really great too, very nice work on everything!!

Sarge · « **Reply #524 on:** March 12, 2018, 08:11:06 PM »

Thank you, Dano!

imnukensc · « **Reply #525 on:** March 12, 2018, 09:11:14 PM »

Good stuff, Sarge! I wish the old pictures on PB from when you first started this thread were still here. If I recall correctly, they were all nice, but it would be nice to see the progression/expertise in your knife making skills from then until now.

crashdive123 · « **Reply #526 on:** March 13, 2018, 04:53:03 AM »

Beautiful work!

Sarge · « **Reply #527 on:** March 14, 2018, 07:49:31 PM »

Thanks, guys!

Yep, Nuke, it's a shame how many threads on so many forums are jacked up now. Can't count how times since PB pulled the plug I've searched for info and found a good thread here or on other forums .... get to the thread and no pics. Dang it!

I'm approaching knife #200. I might look for pics and post #1, 50, 100, 150 ... or maybe some of my favorites..

Thanks again.

Sarge · « **Reply #528 on:** July 17, 2018, 08:43:55 AM »

I'm still working on Kepharts but finished a couple others this weekend...both for the same buyer.

I haven't done much forging but a very patient friend helped me with my first time on a power hammer and hydraulic press. Forged 5160, 7" long, 1/4" thick at spine, full flat grind, edge quenched blade. Guard is hammered copper with a leather spacer. Handle is a buffalo metatarsal (foot bone) compliments on Hayshaker.... Thanks, Mike. Leather and rawhide sheath with copper rivets.

I posted this one unfinished the other day in another thread. Finally got it finished. Going for an early 1800's Sheffield profile. Steel is from an old saw blade, 8 1/2" blade, edge quenched with nice temper line. Guard and pommel were scrap pieces of O1 steel; I filed the notches in each piece. Handle is elk antler.

Thanks for lookin'

wolfy · « **Reply #529 on:** July 17, 2018, 10:43:15 AM »

MY GOSH!

I LOVE historic knife renditions, as you well know....this tells me that the Hudson Bay Camp Knife we talked about, ain't just a pipe dream anymore.

wsdstan · « **Reply #530 on:** July 17, 2018, 10:48:02 AM »

I saw the Bowie on FB Sarge.
Terrific job on everything. The bone handle knife is quite interesting too.

Sarge · « **Reply #531 on:** November 01, 2018, 04:01:50 PM »

Finished up a Kephart and this one a couple days ago.

4 1/4" blade, 4 3/4" handle, 5/32" thick O1 steel, aluminum guard (and the knife still weighs 10 oz.), and Kirinite scales.

wsdstan · « **Reply #532 on:** November 01, 2018, 04:49:05 PM »

Nice work Mike. That handle is a beauty.

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #533 on:** November 01, 2018, 08:32:54 PM »

Those are great Mike. That Sheffield bowie is crazy cool! A really nice old school bowie is one that is definitely missing from my knife arsenal...drool city man... well done!

Yellowyak · « **Reply #534 on:** November 01, 2018, 09:09:18 PM »

Beautiful knife and sheath Mike. I really like those scales, awesome work.

Sarge · « **Reply #535 on:** November 01, 2018, 10:11:34 PM »

Thanks, guys!

wolfy · « **Reply #536 on:** November 02, 2018, 11:05:44 AM »

That's a beauty alright.

................but it ain't no Kephart!

Sarge · « **Reply #537 on:** November 02, 2018, 09:00:58 PM »

LOL. There is iron in your words, Wolfy.

Sarge · « **Reply #538 on:** November 30, 2018, 07:12:41 PM »

Most recent builds... no Kepharts, wolfy.

5/32" thick O1 tool steel, 4" blade, 4 1/2" handle, black linen micarta scales, MOLLE compatible sheath

1/8" O1 tool steel, 3 1/2" blade, 4" handle, OD canvas micarta, tooled sheath

Small Canadian belt knife in 1/8" O1 tool steel, 4" blade, 4" handle, stabilized maple burl scales w/ red G10 liners, pouch sheath

I miss kanukkarhu....

wsdstan · « **Reply #539 on:** November 30, 2018, 08:34:08 PM »

Dayum Mike, that Canadian belt knife is nice. I have a couple of those Grohmann Russell belt knives but this one just talks to me.

Sarge · « **Reply #540 on:** November 30, 2018, 08:50:27 PM »

Thanks, Stan. I've always liked them ... not sure why I've never tried to make one before now.

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #541 on:** December 01, 2018, 07:30:35 AM »

nice work as usual Mike. Kanukkarhu would have loved that one for sure. That green handled one looks nice too. Like an excellent little camp knife and game cleaning blade.

Yeoman · « **Reply #542 on:** December 01, 2018, 07:38:22 AM »

KK would indeed have like that Canadian.
It's a great interpretation.

Sarge · « **Reply #543 on:** December 01, 2018, 01:55:25 PM »

Thanks, fellas!

Spyder1958 · « **Reply #544 on:** December 02, 2018, 07:05:57 AM »

Love it Mike. I'm with Stan, it just speak's to me.

crashdive123 · « **Reply #545 on:** December 03, 2018, 04:18:45 AM »

Beautiful work as always.

wolfy · « **Reply #546 on:** December 03, 2018, 09:59:19 AM »

I too, really like the looks of that CBK!

I don't doubt you were growing a bit weary of the constant grinding of the same old Colclesser/Kephart pattern and striving for perfection in the clones. I can see how that would become mind-numbing after a few years of more or less constant attention to one pattern.....kind of like being the last surviving factory worker in the Pennsylvania plant that knew how to produce that pattern and trying to fill all the back-orders. We Kephart fans salute you for your tenacity in that endeavor!

Sarge · « **Reply #547 on:** December 03, 2018, 06:19:32 PM »

Thank, guys.

Yep, wolfy, as much as I love the Kephart project, I gotta change gears on occasion.

Sarge · « **Reply #548 on:** December 14, 2018, 05:16:07 PM »

Finished up a couple saw blade knives this week.

I tested my new forge build and heat treated the blades a week or two ago. Went from an atmospheric side burner to forced air.

The cart and stand are still a work in progress but the forge breathes fire...

First time I've used giraffe bone. I like it.

Salvaged some 50-60 year-old oak barnwood for the scales on this little skinner.

Filled some voids in the wood with sawdust/epoxy. Finished the scales with CA then rubbed it with BLO and steel wool.

wsdstan · « **Reply #549 on:** December 14, 2018, 07:45:56 PM »

Neat forge Mike and it produces some serious heat I see. My neighbor is a sculptor who does everything in bronze and his forge is similar, although he is melting bronze to pour into molds, and the temperatures he works with are like yours.

Nice little skinner too, that old oak came out real well. Nice design on that blade too.

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