Author Topic: Desert Ironwood-lore high polish, very nice! (Read 13674 times)

PetrifiedWood · « **on:** April 02, 2012, 07:00:33 PM »

This has to be one of the prettiest knives I've made to date.

It's a classic woodlore, with file work and a highly polished blade.

Specs are:

Desert Ironwood scales (book matched)
Black vulcanized liners
Brass/Stainless Loveless bolts
5/16" brass lanyard tube
5/32" thick O1 tool steel

This is for sale, but I won't be pricing it until I get a sheath made. (Going to try to do something special for the sheath.)

Anyhow, here are a few preliminary pics. There will be more when the sheath is finished.

Thanks for looking!

Tobit · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2012, 07:02:17 PM »

Do want, get a sheath made and shoot me a price.

Binalith · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2012, 07:06:00 PM »

niccccccee

Red · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2012, 11:35:47 PM »

that is gonna make someone's safe very happy

good job on that PW!!!

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2012, 12:14:48 AM »

Lol, thanks guys!

I hope whoever winds up with it likes it. I haven't done "fancy" scales in a while, and there were some of the nicest ironwood ones I have right now.

I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to do the sheath. I've got a few ideas but nothing really stands out yet...

I haven't done any leather in a while since my last three sheaths were kydex. But this one begs for a fancier than normal sheath. I think it might be time to try the rabbit fur inlay I've been thinking about.

OutdoorEnvy · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2012, 07:17:20 AM »

Very nice PW, what a unique blade to have. I'd make one for myself if I were you, or keep this one

Dano · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2012, 07:26:37 AM »

That's just awesome looking!!

Did you every use the celtic border tool you got? I've been wanting to see what you had in mind for it. I was thinking maybe a border around the stitching? I think that would set one off rather nicely.

upthecreek · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2012, 08:02:16 AM »

That's bad as heck.

rogumpogum · « **Reply #8 on:** April 03, 2012, 08:47:18 AM »

Snazzy!

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #9 on:** April 03, 2012, 09:48:32 PM »

Thanks guys!

Dano,

I haven't used the tool yet. I haven't found the right project that really calls for it I suppose. Though I do have a book of Celtic tooling patterns and designs so maybe one day I'll apply them to a sheath, along with the tool.

Barbarossa Bushman · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2012, 07:36:27 AM »

Awesome work! Ironwood adds class like the brass.

trentu · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2012, 03:01:24 PM »

That is a sweet blade!

werewolf won · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2012, 02:07:06 PM »

WOW!! That is some impressive!

Wolf

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #13 on:** April 24, 2012, 02:42:44 PM »

Thanks guys!

greyhound352 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2012, 06:34:52 PM »

I agree with you PW I thInk this is one of your best.

kanukkarhu · « **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2012, 08:28:20 PM »

*sigh*

trentu · « **Reply #16 on:** April 30, 2012, 05:47:54 PM »

How much for that beauty??

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #17 on:** April 30, 2012, 07:33:14 PM »

Still waiting on time to make a sheath. I have been busy with all kinds of projects around the house. My in-laws are hinting at some home improvement projects that they think I should put ahead of everything else. FIL came over today unannounced and measured up my porch for a railing, then gave my wife a list of materials to pick up at the store. I think he should rebuild his garage, but I don't think it would go over so well if I went over to his house and started measuring things...

Tobit has dibs on it if he still wants to wait for the sheath. If not, I might be persuaded to sell the knife by itself without a sheath.

Dano · « **Reply #18 on:** April 30, 2012, 08:43:23 PM »

Quote from: PetrifiedWood on April 30, 2012, 07:33:14 PM

Still waiting on time to make a sheath. I have been busy with all kinds of projects around the house. My in-laws are hinting at some home improvement projects that they think I should put ahead of everything else. FIL came over today unannounced and measured up my porch for a railing, then gave my wife a list of materials to pick up at the store. I think he should rebuild his garage, but I don't think it would go over so well if I went over to his house and started measuring things...

Tobit has dibs on it if he still wants to wait for the sheath. If not, I might be persuaded to sell the knife by itself without a sheath.

Ah yes, funny how Grandkids change things. Suddenly you become a SLACKER!!! LMAO. Just kidding!

I always responded to intrusions as easily as possible..."thanks for offering, I'll let you know if I ever decide to do this to MY house!" Usually it works.

TwinBlades Girl · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2012, 09:13:22 AM »

Wow! I have never seen anything like that. (not that I am an expert or anything) If you ever do another one similar, let me know. Please?

TwinBlade · « **Reply #20 on:** July 28, 2012, 07:17:33 PM »

I am on the phone with TBG as I type this. She said , quote,

That is the coolest thing I have ever see, that is so cool. I need to have that. I want it.

Ok, so, put me down for this for her will ya PW? Whenever the smoke clears. The bill gets sent to me....

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Author Topic: Desert Ironwood-lore high polish, very nice! (Read 13674 times)