Visiting my folks and I got to see Dad working on another knife:
Probably $300 when finished depending on what he does to it as he finishes it; if he gets fancy it may go up a bit.
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Making progress; this was rough cut, freehand, on the band saw after he sketched out the profile on one side:
Even. More. Hand. Sanding.
Oh, and this is just the first grit; it will require at least one more at a finer grit before it's done:
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I did the 240 grit pass and it's starting to look good; I love doing finish work on knives. Watching them becoming a knife.
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This is legit the most dangerous step in the process: buffing to a mirror polish:
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Blade is thin and a little flexible; this is kind of meant for kitchen use or light game/fishing perhaps. $300; order soon and you can pick the sheath color and options. DM me for his email address.
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