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Offline Josh

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New Damascus Skinner
« on: June 10, 2012, 06:38:23 pm »
I got the blade from Alabama Damascus Steel (Google it).  I think they have the prettiest knife blanks and knife blades on the market.  I used Osage scraps from my last bow for the scales and scrap brass pieces for the pins and a piece of scrap brass tubing for the hole.  I finished the scales out in 4 coats of loc-tite super glue and I made the leather sheath from some Hobby Lobby scrap leather.  I made it with a belt clip instead of a belt loop so I could wear it with my scrub pants at work.  I really like the size and the feel of this knife as an everyday carry.  I added the lace leather to give me a little extra to hold on to for wet work LOL. What do ya think?  Thanks for looking!









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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2012, 06:45:30 pm »
Very nice.  Love the osage handles.  Definitely the perfect size for everyday ue.

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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2012, 07:02:11 pm »
cool knife!! nice work on the sheath
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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2012, 08:22:00 pm »
Nice job Josh.  8)
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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2012, 10:40:11 pm »
Nice, Josh. That's about the size I like for skinning.
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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2012, 11:26:56 pm »
That's a beauty Josh!  I've never used a belt clip, great idea.  Sweet knife.  I've yet to do one finished in super glue, how do you go about that? dp
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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2012, 12:09:46 am »
thanks guys!  To finish one in super glue you just do all your sanding then squirt a little super glue and smooth it in with with your finger as fast as you can like in 10 seconds or so before your finger sticks to it.    It usually fully cures within 3-4 minutes.  I wipe it over with steel wool between coats to keep it smooth.  IT is the fastest drying finish I have ever used and you can put several coats on it pretty fast.   It is perfect for knife handles and all oily woods that finish will not dry on.  :) :) :)
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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2012, 04:01:37 am »
Man, thats just awesome!!  :)
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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2012, 04:07:07 am »
Beauty Josh.  That's almost too purty to use... ;D

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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2012, 04:30:12 am »
Nice!  Where did you get the belt clip?
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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2012, 08:39:27 am »
Very nice,beautiful knife. :)
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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2012, 11:18:32 am »
thank you everybody!  Rick I got the belt clip and rivets at Tandy Leather.  That is the only place I was able to find them. :)
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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2012, 02:03:52 pm »
Yes Sir Josh!

That is a Good Looking Blade n Sheath...

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CA Glue is my favorite finish at present.
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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2012, 02:54:57 pm »
That's a fine knife there Josh!  I like that size.  That's a tool you can use.  Great workmanship too.  Alabama Damascus Steel huh?  That is some pretty blade.
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Re: New Damascus Skinner
« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2012, 02:56:57 pm »
Nice work, Josh.  I've heard a lot of good things about Alabama Damascus.  Do you know what types of steel are in there?
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