That site got some really "interesting" knives for sale
I think this says it all:
http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/products/index.php?id=18658
Woot!
What's the new wood? Looks awesome. Love burls like that.
Are these knives fairly heavy in the front? I have a coworker that would love a knife JUST like that, but he wants it heavy. Where can I find this knife? I didn't see it on ACK.
Really nice work, Mike. I can't decide which one I like better.
Rick
Got it done. I decided against the spalted maple for the sasanoha because it was way too light, for that heavier knife. I put on my other Takeda
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x410/mhenry5/IMG_0151.jpg
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x410/mhenry5/IMG_0144.jpg
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x410/mhenry5/IMG_0158.jpg
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x410/mhenry5/IMG_0160.jpg
Where did you get this scale from? http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/mhenry5/media/IMG_0144-Copy.jpg.html
Thanks Spalted Maple Burl and Afzelia
Hi johndavid, it looks like Spalted Maple Burl for the body and Afzelia for the ferrule (also mentioned in an earlier post).
In a wa handle there is no scale but rather a block. I'd keep an eye out at one of the wood vendors (BurlSource, Dream Burls, Artisan Woods, etc.) for similar offerings. Each piece can be unique and since this thread is over 5 years old it is unlikely you'll find something identical, although similar looking blocks have come up for sale from time to time.
Thanks, will do. I have never made a knife handle before but am considering giving it a shot. Im looking for a belt sander. I'm assuming I need a lathe also?
Can you clarify the difference between a scale and a burl?
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