Off the Bench - letter opener w/ carved antler handle

Yep think I found a new hobby !

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Comment by Randy S. Bretz on November 11, 2021 at 11:43pm

Yeah Rob I just bought my first true knife blank, just have to make a handle for it. Not sure I want to get into the forging of the blade itself. There are 1,000`s of knife blanks to be had on line. My first is a 3" Damascus drop point blade.

Comment by Rob (Uker) Porras on November 9, 2021 at 11:26am

That looks great.

I love watching forged in fire but I’m afraid I’d burn down the entire neighborhood.

this is as close as I’ve gotten.

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on November 9, 2021 at 10:17am

I am thinking it might be a fun hobby to get into once the thrill of making guitars and stringed instruments is gone

Comment by Uncle John on November 9, 2021 at 2:22am

Good one too.   Oh and I did not notice the eagles head at first look. Fantastic.  The brass what-cha-ma-call-it is very nice too.  Have you seen the videos about making knives out of old files?  Might suit your next one.  

I had a talented friend who used to make knives and make good money at it.  I never bought a fancy one, but he gave me an all metal one made from a Dodge truck leaf spring.   It is still a using knife out in my shed.   Sadly that friend passed on.  Brain anyeurism.   

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