Knife I made

[panch0]

Hey guys I just wanted to post a knife I made a while back. I hardly post and usually just lurk around reading posts. Anyways I am looking forward to reading and learning more and hopefully contributing something useful. Thanks

-frank

p.s. Thats my survival ruler given to me by my niece. lol

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu51/panch074/IMG000391.jpg

[crashdive123]

That's awesome. You do incredible work.

[vthompson]

WOW, That sure is one good looking knife, I wouldn't mind having one just like it. You do great work, keep it going.

[Gray Wolf]

Nice knife, what kind of steel did you use? What type of handle material is it? Did you do the heat treat and cryo yourself?

[tonester]

very nice blade! would love to know the specs on it.

[panch0]

Thanks guys! I used ats34 stainless steel. The handle material is butterscotch linen micarta. Pins are stainless also. It it is heat and cryo treated and has an rc hardness of RC 59-60. I send my Stainless knives out for heat treating. This one was Hted by Texas Knifemakers Supply, but I am going to use Peter's Heat treating now. The OAL is 8.5 inches long.

-frank

[rebel]

You have a master skill level.

[welderguy]

That is great workmanship. excellent looking knife, I hope to see more of your work.

[Ken]

That is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship! :clap:

[Sourdough]

Nice work.....like the leather also.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Very nice! If I am not mistaken hardening stainless is not simply heat treating.

[panch0]

Its not a simple process and I have not been able to save up for an oven just yet. Most carbon steels can be heat treated in an outside forge, but you still have to know what you are doing. Thanks.

-frank

[Rick]

Is that a kit knife or did you forge the steel yourself? That's a nice looking knife.

[panch0]

Its not a kit knife and I did not forge it. I buy the steel bar and grind and saw away anything that does not look like a knife(stock removal). Here is how they start out.

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu51/panch074/_Device_Memory_home_user_pictures_I.jpg

[Rick]

Well, I have to tell you, you do good work. Nice job!

[panch0]

Thanks Rick

[laughingbeetle]

great job!!

[Ken]

Its not a kit knife and I did not forge it. I buy the steel bar and grind and saw away anything that does not look like a knife(stock removal). Here is how they start out.

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu51/panch074/_Device_Memory_home_user_pictures_I.jpg

Wow. I can't even draw well enough to start..........

[Rockgod1619]

Beautiful work!! I can't wait to see anything else you decide to post!!

[panch0]

While I am at work I find myself doodling on a note pad, go home and cut up a painting stick from home depot and see if the design feels good in my hands. The start cutting and grinding steel. Here is the latest one I did.

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu51/panch074/fillet0011632x1224.jpg

[Rockgod1619]

Wow, now that's both impressive and inspiring! What material is the handle made of?

[panch0]

It is stabelized maple burl. I should of made a handle with a little more curves with such nice handle material. I am new to knifemaking, and still have alot to learn.

[Gray Wolf]

Nice work!

[chiye tanka]

Beautiful work.

[ClayPick]

If you still have a lot to learn your sure on the right path. Nice stuff!

[crashdive123]

I am new to knifemaking, and still have alot to learn.

Well I suppose we can all learn, but it sure does look like quality work to me. I may pick your brain a little. I'm making some homemade micarta this weekend. I've never pinned scales to a knife (just used Chicago screws), so I may need some advice.

[panch0]

If I can help in any way just ask away. Thats what we are all here for. I would love to help anyone who really wants to make knives. Post some pics of the micarta. I have been wanting to make some also.

[pgvoutdoors]

Outstanding work!!! Nice blades and sheaths.

[Pict]

Knives to be proud of. That first one looks like a great knife for the bush. Mac

[Ken]

.......so I may need some advice.

Well, that's why we have a Quality Control Department. Are you familiar with it? :innocent:

[crashdive123]

Jeepers, I thought they were for testing and review. Thanks for the heads up - guess I won't have to send one to them for testing.

[Ken]

Jeepers, I thought they were for testing and review. Thanks for the heads up - guess I won't have to send one to them for testing.

No! No! No! You've got it ALL WRONG!!!!

[Gray Wolf]

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu51/panch074/fillet0011632x1224.jpg


What does the word "ACUIRRE" stamped on the blade, stand for, or mean?

[panch0]

It is actually stamped with
F.
AGUIRRE

It stands for Frank Aguirre. Its my makers stamp. Its simple I know, but its just like me...simple.

[glockcop]

Nice work!

[Gray Wolf]

Simple is good. I just didn't know if I was lacking in language translations. That is one of the nicest maple burl handles I've seen and the 4 pins work well, that's rare.
Outstanding work Frank! :clap:

[Ole WV Coot]

I guess I would have to call your style a kinda understated perfection. Looks deceivingly simple yet you took the extra time to make it look that way, just good lines and can't see
any imperfections. Mine are crude in comparison, well done.

[panch0]

I thank you for the nice words. It takes me a long time to make a knife. Other more experienced makers can get better results in less than half the time than me. I too feel that my knives are crude compared to those who have shown me the way.

[Rick]

I should be able to make such crude knives!!!!!

There is an amazing amount of detail in that knife. Keeping nice crisp edges (visually) in the wood handle is no easy task and neither is maintaining the even round at the butt. Nice job.

Did you electro etch your name in it?

[crashdive123]

maintaining the even round at the buttI have found that I have difficulty in this area.

[Rick]

LOL. Not me. Round comes naturally with age.

[crashdive123]

Well -- I've got the round part conquered. It's the even part that gives me trouble. More like a lumpy ...... nah - not gonna say it in defference to Oly.

[panch0]

I should be able to make such crude knives!!!!!

There is an amazing amount of detail in that knife. Keeping nice crisp edges (visually) in the wood handle is no easy task and neither is maintaining the even round at the butt. Nice job.

Did you electro etch your name in it?

Nope It is a tang stamp I put with a hammer. Thanks guys.

[Rick]

I assume you purchased the stamp somewhere. Do you have a link? Thanks!

[panch0]

Here is where I got the stamp:
http://www.harpermfg.com/hm_customknife.html

This is where you can get stencils made if you ever get or make an electro-etcher. He comes highly recommended.
http://www.erniesknives.com/knifemaker_stencil.html