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    That file work is great looking . and thats the first time doing file work?
    Pretty dang impressive. I'm looking forward to the finished product.
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    Quote Originally Posted by welderguy View Post
    That file work is great looking . and thats the first time doing file work?
    Pretty dang impressive. I'm looking forward to the finished product.
    Yes first time doing file work...It really isn't hard try it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by COWBOYSURVIVAL View Post
    Yes first time doing file work...It really isn't hard try it!
    That is impressive for a first.
    I am definitly going to do that to at least one of the blanks I have.
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    Hey CS, Like the file work, looks nice. Good work.
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    Looking good, nice work.
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    I made a new firesteel up and started on the knife scales...The firesteel handle is a .410 shell cut down, I removed the primer and used a Carter Pin to make for a lanyard (Dad used to make us keychains this way) I used JB weld to hold the firesteel in. The knife scales are Maple...I stained them green as a test...Not sure if they'll stay green or not! I am really liking the firesteel handle!

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    Cool idea. Looking good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by crashdive123 View Post
    Cool idea. Looking good.
    All I had was .38 and .270 brass. I'd have rather used a plated brass rifle or pistol brass but this is what fit. I'd think a 44 or 45 pistol round would work really well! This will do for now!
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    Great progress! I like the .410 handle for the firesteel and I really can't wait to see this knife all done.

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    That is a great idea on the firesteel handle, the green scales (if they stay green) after shaping will look good.
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    I like the fire steel handle idea.

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    I like that firesteel as well. It's pretty high on the cool scale.
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    Here is an update to this one...I have decided not to go with the green this wood is too purty. Getting ready to head to the forge......

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    It is a flat grind! That's a .38 brass cutdown for a lanyard liner! I plan on keeping the handle rather large but it is'nt finished yet...
    Last edited by COWBOYSURVIVAL; 03-18-2010 at 06:08 AM. Reason: .38 not .270 I put that one on a firesteel oops!
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    Curious about trying liners and filling the file work with colored epoxy...What do you think?
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    Looks great. I like everything about it. Well done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by crashdive123 View Post
    Looks great. I like everything about it. Well done.
    What do you think about .030" brass liners and filling the filework with colored epoxy?
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    I have not tried either yet, so can't really offer any advice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by crashdive123 View Post
    I have not tried either yet, so can't really offer any advice.
    Thanks anyway! I plan to rough the brass up to add some tooth for the epoxy to grab and epoxy the liner on while filing the filework.. after that it is textbook I hope!
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    Nice work cowboy! I like the bullet casings it a great idea. I was thinking of doing that as well.
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