Project - Obachan's Knife

Since I had some free time today I finished polishing the blade up. I think we struck a good balance between stabilizing the blade and leaving the character.

 

Ronnie, what a great story and an interesting piece of history is attached to that knife. :cool1

I'm really enjoying watching this project unfold.

 

Jim, this is an amazing transformation!

 

Coming along nicely! I agree of the balance of the blades character vs cleaning it up, I am surprised the tang was in as good shape as it is after the rust was removed!

 

Same here. Wonderful work, Jim. Thank you for sharing photos of the process.

 

No photos of the huge ball of tape clamped to my bench at the moment. I got the handle set today, I am pretty happy where it landed, could have been a sccotch further back but I was jiggling 4 planes to level it up. After that sets up I just need to seal the end and then on to the stones again and some wood treatment. Photos after I unwrap.

 

Pins and Needles!!!!

 

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I'm feeling lots of pressure all of a sudden.


Haha.....

 

I understand. I think you're doing a great job, so far, Jim!

 

Thanks Tom, a first time for everything eh!

 

Is it ready yet?
Is it ready yet?
Is it ready yet?
Is it ready yet?

 

Relax Don't Worry Have Some BBQ

 

Well nothing bad happened when I dropped it this morning....whew. Sealing the top of the handle.

 

I'm sure you were sweating bullets for a few moments! Scary!

 

No worries. Even dropped it will be better after your work!

 

Ok here she is after getting a oil bath and soaking in her coat of board butter-



Next on to the stones.

 

Dang Jim, that's awesome!

 

Outstanding Jim!!!

That knife is looking great. Looks like you were able to save the sleeve too :cool1