Been a while but recently finished a couple knives

[BobUrban]

Here is a little paring knife I sent to a friend in California I call the Jalpeno Skinner

Here is what I decided to do with the Chainsaw knife - a simple cord wrap with a Black bear knuckle bead.

And one I am really liking - it is a sushi knife with 9.5" blade and a 5" handle. I am still trying to decide what to use for handle scales on this one. African Blackwood is winning the debate on a knife site I frequent

 

[DexterDay]

Wow.... Your work is absolutely amazing.

 

[karl]

I'm curious about the chainsaw knife. Did you just forge the chainsaw blade into a piece of steel?

 

[Eatonpcat]

Very cool Knives!

 

[BobUrban]

Karl - if I am reading your question correctly then, yes. I took two pieces of chain, tacked them to a piece of 1080 flat stock and forge welded the chain into it. Then you shape the knife, grind, nomalize, heat treat then temper. After this you have a black piece of steel that somewhat resembles the knife you are trying to create. After that you final shape the blade and edge and do a lot of hand sanding with lesser and lesser grit wet sand paper before you etch the blade in acid to bring out the pattern.

You can also take 3-5 chains and forge weld them into a billet of solid steel and after the whole process described above you get a nice looking knife with a leopard type pattern but unless you are a knife maker there is no way to visually identify it's former existance as a chainsaw chain. The idea with this one was to keep the chain pattern in the blade.

 

[Adios Pantalones]

have my baby. I'll tell Delta that he's out.

Friggin amazing stuff Bob

 

[daveswoodhauler]

You have some serious talent, great work. I am always in awe by some of the stuff you folks create and share on the board.

 

[Sisu]

Excellent work! Your damascus is really coming along. I am jealous, as I haven't had the time for a while to spark up the forge. Keep them coming!

 

[Jags]

Friggen awesome - as usual

 

[Delta-T]

have my baby. I'll tell Delta that he's out.

Friggin amazing stuff Bob

Agreed, amazing knifery......but you can't steal my man from me so easy! Let the un-insulting name calling begin! Talented Guy!

 

[bfunk13]

Love it!