two blade billhook conversion

rinos

rinos

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when i saw it i knew it will look nice

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dilemma was,change the scales and leave both blades or make two knives out of one,
since already have one billhook,enough for couple grapevines that grow around my father house,but i don't have sheepfoot knives and it just seemed right alone in frame,decided to go single blade ;)

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there was a piece of gray coloured stabilized mystery wood in my odds and ends bin,and what a surprise once i sanded and polished scales :confused:

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i have to straiten edge and sharpen it,and leave rustic look

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don't know maker or what kind of carbon steel is used,but it sharpens and stays sharp

now i'm left with billhook blade and spring,and thinking another sheepfoot :D

hope you like it
 
It looks great, and from what you say, the materials are very good.
So you have recreated a knife as a one-of-a-kind treasure!!
Nice work!!
 
I love these kind of threads. An old beat up knife that gets recycled into a new and unique knife.
 
Great work on part A. Did you say you're going to grind the hawksbill into a sheepfoot? I've never found much use for a hawksbill myself, so sounds good to me. Cool hammer too.
 
That came out awesome. That blade is great for just about anything. I like the mystery wood...
 
What a transformation, rinos!! That is a real beauty now. Masterful work and the ball peen hammer ain't bad either
 
Thanks on positive comments gentleman,

friend made ball-peen hammer from ball rod joint end(i hope that's correct name)actually two pieces welded together.

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nimble 7 oz compared with serious 28 oz hammer :)
 
Great transformation into great pocket knife. The scales are soooo pretty and the blade looks like quality carbon steel.
Mike
 
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