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I've now started the BushMaster Elites finally.....whew!
Here are some teaser pics....
Side view:
view of the underside (tip in the bottom left):
Booty pic:
These taper very nicely....but they are a PAIN to do....don't expect this ever again on any future runs!
So, why do I taper the tang? even though it's already lighter because of being skeletonized?
Here's why:
Blade as-is (standard BushMaster Blank) =
Weighs exactly 6.0 ounces.
Blade with a tapered tang =
Weighs 4.6 ounces.
That's a 25% weight reduction. What is already a fairly light, easy-to-carry knife now becomes an ultralight knife with a fullsize handle and full flat grind from 3/16" oversize CPM3V steel (read: TOUGH).
This is the most Blade-For-Buck you can get. It doesn't get any better than this in terms of Maximizing Function.
The Ironwood handles will just be icing on the cake.
Glue-up starts tomorrow!
Dan
Here are some teaser pics....
Side view:
view of the underside (tip in the bottom left):
Booty pic:
These taper very nicely....but they are a PAIN to do....don't expect this ever again on any future runs!
So, why do I taper the tang? even though it's already lighter because of being skeletonized?
Here's why:
Blade as-is (standard BushMaster Blank) =
Weighs exactly 6.0 ounces.
Blade with a tapered tang =
Weighs 4.6 ounces.
That's a 25% weight reduction. What is already a fairly light, easy-to-carry knife now becomes an ultralight knife with a fullsize handle and full flat grind from 3/16" oversize CPM3V steel (read: TOUGH).
This is the most Blade-For-Buck you can get. It doesn't get any better than this in terms of Maximizing Function.
The Ironwood handles will just be icing on the cake.
Glue-up starts tomorrow!
Dan