Beckerhead Knife Making and Modification Thread

[hawkhead]

Outstanding mods everyone.

 

[Mike McCarter]

Really enjoying thing thread.

I rehabbed this old blade. Someone gave it to me and he didn't know anything about it; it has no brand stamp or any other markings. Couldn't bear to trash it so I added a stacked leather handle and made a sheath.

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After

 

[The Warrior]

Nice work man. I love the pitting on that blade. Looks like the old girl has been around for awhile.

 

[Mike McCarter]

Thanks! She is an old girl for sure. She has a lot of ... uhm ... character.

 

[The Warrior]

Thanks! She is an old girl for sure. She has a lot of ... uhm ... character.

Did you apply oil to the leather? I like the dark look. It goes well with the old blade.

 

[Mike McCarter]

I rubbed melted beeswax into the handle and sheath.

 

[The Warrior]

I rubbed melted beeswax into the handle and sheath.

Sure worked out good.

 

[Aikiguy]

Really enjoying thing thread.

I rehabbed this old blade. Someone gave it to me and he didn't know anything about it; it has no brand stamp or any other markings. Couldn't bear to trash it so I added a stacked leather handle and made a sheath.

Before

After

Nice work Mike.

 

[Ethan Becker]

A USN MKI perhaps..... Nice to see a fine old blade made “new”again.....Beeswax is the best for keeping the leather from drying out.... Soaking in paraffin is a tric I learned from the late Larry Harley but, I surmise the Beeswax is a better solution.... Your usual lovely work Mike..... Nice... e

 

[Xr6x]

Really enjoying thing thread.

I rehabbed this old blade. Someone gave it to me and he didn't know anything about it; it has no brand stamp or any other markings. Couldn't bear to trash it so I added a stacked leather handle and made a sheath.

Before

After

Great job on that handle Mike!

 

[GeofS]

Really enjoying thing thread.

I rehabbed this old blade. Someone gave it to me and he didn't know anything about it; it has no brand stamp or any other markings. Couldn't bear to trash it so I added a stacked leather handle and made a sheath.

Before

After

Beautiful job! Did you solder the guard?

 

[Mike McCarter]

Thank y'all.

E, the pommel looks very MK1ish but the blade is relatively thin...maybe due to erosion, though.

GeofS, I didn't solder the guard. I couldn't see any evidence it had been soldered before but that could also have worn away.

 

[1066vik]

that looks a lot like my Schrade Walden H15 -- nice work on the handle!

 

[Xr6x]

Starting the love treatment on my 2 today

Smacked it around in between sanding why I don't use this blade more I don't know that will change soon ,forgot what a Great Blade it is A little more progress.
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Good enough for patina now , done

 

[hawkhead]

My latest Tommi Puukko 105mm, cocobolo and padauk handle with brass bolsters.

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[The Warrior]

My latest Tommi Puukko 105mm, cocobolo and padauk handle with brass bolsters.

WOW.

 

[Xr6x]

My latest Tommi Puukko 105mm, cocobolo and padauk handle with brass bolsters.

Beautiful!

 

[GeofS]

Casting my vote, Hawkhead for President!

 

[1066vik]

good stuff there.
really like the looks of that pommel - how is it attached?

 

[hawkhead]

First, Thanks fellow knife enthusiasts for your generous comments.
The [pommel] butt cap is attached by means of a small brass wood screw that I sweat on. Epoxy seals the wood at the joint. I do the same for all my puukkos. I do not use the traditional method of peening the tang.