Sidearms & Scatterguns Knifefun

[Spuhr]

It was years ago since I made My last blade and to much work on the computor made me wanting to file something!

Starting with grinding out a D2 blade on stones (nope don't own any beltsander)

Some work with handtools make results better looking.....

Packing The blade into stainless folie to avoid the oxygen hits The steel....

Only existing Spuhr knife on only existing Spuhr Rifle with a pretty common Spuhr mount

 

[jrassy]

That is a beautiful blade!

 

[Icewater]

Great looking knife! I've heard d2 steel is one of the best steels to use , it holds a sharp edge very well

 

[Spuhr]

Not eniterly finished but closer

 

[30calDeath]

Very nice!

 

[Unknown]

D2 and A2 are two of my favorite steels for knife making. Both have different properties, and work better on different knife types. Some steels don't do well with shock so they aren't good for long blades, or chopping blades. For for a blade such as the dagger in this thread, D2 is an excellent choice.

A2 is interesting because once it is heat treated, the heat required to bring down it's rockwell hardness is VERY high, or it must soak for a very long time.

 

[rbdub474]

I like it! What is the handle material? Could you post some more pics of the handle?

 

[ZombieMonkey]

Is there anything you do not know how to do well? Looks great!

 

[Sixfivesavage]

Awesome job on that knife. I have an affinity for knives as bad as I do shotguns. Not sure why I like the shotguns so much, but I know I can never be without a good blade ever. I've always wanted to try my hand at making my own.

 

[Spuhr]

Handle is some kind Of textile micarta.
Pictures will follow

 

[Spuhr]

Zombiemonkey

I am an old school toolmaker and gunsmith. Things related I am fair at, but there is a lot Of things i don't understand and have no interest for such as cars, motorcycles, sports etc....