GTi474
Newly Enlightened
So... I had this really old (as in approaching 100 year old) steel sitting around. I knew it to be carbon steel as its use was such. Spark tested, heat treated and tested, all confirmed it to be really well wearing, sharp edge holding steel... I saw a knife another custom maker did on another forum using patina steel nearly as old, and retaining the patina. From the same source (an old dismantled factory) I also had old patina ridden copper. Add to that a nice chunk of spalted maple, and I decided a freestyle session around the grinder was in order. I wanted to retain as much of the old rust pitted and etched steel as possible, and make the copper match if possible. I also treated the spalted maple accordingly with time tested and true oil and finish wax application. The scales are bookmatched as well and all spalt lines match up around the knife...
The knife is plenty sturdy enough for everyday use and holds a nice edge. It is a nice complete convex grind in the traditional style. The patina on the copper is a chemical treatment as the old patina could not be retained during working and so forth. It should ensure that no offending green stuff appears however, and keep a nice black antique finish as well as properly maintained.
I will include a sheath of the specified buyer's design should it sell, however I should mention that a few have viewed the knife and are seriously considering purchase if their funds (and spouses...lol) will allow.
I am keeping in mind that the materials I have in this are basically free, and pricing it at $120 shipped with a sheath.
Oh, and the compass keychains in the background are made by my wife for $15 each out of top quality heavy leather...
And yes, that is a copper maratac in the background for those with keen enough eyes to spot it... lol.
The knife is plenty sturdy enough for everyday use and holds a nice edge. It is a nice complete convex grind in the traditional style. The patina on the copper is a chemical treatment as the old patina could not be retained during working and so forth. It should ensure that no offending green stuff appears however, and keep a nice black antique finish as well as properly maintained.
I will include a sheath of the specified buyer's design should it sell, however I should mention that a few have viewed the knife and are seriously considering purchase if their funds (and spouses...lol) will allow.
I am keeping in mind that the materials I have in this are basically free, and pricing it at $120 shipped with a sheath.
Oh, and the compass keychains in the background are made by my wife for $15 each out of top quality heavy leather...
And yes, that is a copper maratac in the background for those with keen enough eyes to spot it... lol.
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