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I've asked my father several times if there is any kind of knife he would want me to make for him. He's not as much of a "custom knife guy" He's plenty outdoorsy and likes all the same shooting and fishing and everything I do, he just doesn't care about the big ticket knife scene. He's just fine with whatever cheap, functional knife he has with him. It really drives me nuts. Anyways, while he does care about my new career and does like to see me making strides and getting more recognition for my skill, he just doesn't need a "fancy knife", so he's never taken me up on it. The last time I aksed him, he said, "well... I liked that throwing knife I had when i was younger. Sure was fun chuckin' that thing around at logs and trees. I guess if you ever got around to it, I wouldn't mind a throwing knife." So that was that. Now he's getting a couple of throwing knives for Xmas. They're leaving to come here tomorrow from Memphis so I know he won't see this so i can go ahead and post it.
I wanted to do something special for these throwers. I've had a ton of throwing knives and have a pretty good understanding of them. I wanted something I hadn't seen before and something that could really take a beating. One thing I thought of right off the bat was NO CUTTING EDGES. I hate it when throwers are sharp. I don't see a need for it and it just makes them a little more dangerous. Here is what I came up with.
Specs:
OAL: 10"
Handle Length: 4.875"
Steel: 1/8" thick 1075 spring hardened to 50rc (Ghost Scale)
Handle Material: Layered bright yellow and black G10
Pins: Top and bottom are black fiberglass, middle is stainless, brass, and copper mosaic
I deliberately DID NOT take pictures of a few parts of this process, like etching the Ghost Scale, as they are trade secrets, but I documented just about every other part of making them. Here ya go. Enjoy the pictures.
Here are the concept drawings.
Now to get grinding.
I've never tried doing a double edge dagger grind like this. I think it turned out OK for my first time. Not perfect, but still just fine.
I decided in my head before I started that it would be easier to grind the bevels before I made the horns so I ground the horns in afterward. I think I was correct. I doubt it would have been very easy to get those grind right with a wavy edge on the steel.
I used the marker to give myself a rough idea of where i wanted the horns. I used the 4" wheel and the 1" wheel to get it just right.
I didn't take pictures of the queching or tempering because it just didn't work out. I also didn't take picture of me doing the Ghost Scale etch. That's because it's secret. shhh.
Call me anal, but I like to get the scales nice and cleaned up before I start drilling and shaping.
Continued....
I wanted to do something special for these throwers. I've had a ton of throwing knives and have a pretty good understanding of them. I wanted something I hadn't seen before and something that could really take a beating. One thing I thought of right off the bat was NO CUTTING EDGES. I hate it when throwers are sharp. I don't see a need for it and it just makes them a little more dangerous. Here is what I came up with.
Specs:
OAL: 10"
Handle Length: 4.875"
Steel: 1/8" thick 1075 spring hardened to 50rc (Ghost Scale)
Handle Material: Layered bright yellow and black G10
Pins: Top and bottom are black fiberglass, middle is stainless, brass, and copper mosaic
I deliberately DID NOT take pictures of a few parts of this process, like etching the Ghost Scale, as they are trade secrets, but I documented just about every other part of making them. Here ya go. Enjoy the pictures.
Here are the concept drawings.
Now to get grinding.
I've never tried doing a double edge dagger grind like this. I think it turned out OK for my first time. Not perfect, but still just fine.
I decided in my head before I started that it would be easier to grind the bevels before I made the horns so I ground the horns in afterward. I think I was correct. I doubt it would have been very easy to get those grind right with a wavy edge on the steel.
I used the marker to give myself a rough idea of where i wanted the horns. I used the 4" wheel and the 1" wheel to get it just right.
I didn't take pictures of the queching or tempering because it just didn't work out. I also didn't take picture of me doing the Ghost Scale etch. That's because it's secret. shhh.
Call me anal, but I like to get the scales nice and cleaned up before I start drilling and shaping.
Continued....
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