Hey. My name is Michael Miller and I am learning to make knives.

[mkriggen]

I think you'll like working with the bakelite. I've just started using some in my handles and it's real easy to work with, just don't overheat it.

Be well,
Mikey

 

[GLE1952]

Nice Handle, looks great on that knife!

Glen

 

[greasedbullet]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Mucho Bocho]

Looks amazing Mike

 

[android]

really great work in this thread! keep it up!

 

[greasedbullet]

I did wa conversions on a myabi and a Lauderhung 14" chaf's knife. I removed the bolsters, kiritsuked the tips and did the wa handles.

The Myabi is in cocobolo and the Lauderhung is in ironwood. Both have micarta ferrules.


As always sorry about the pictures.
Before


After







Dog not included.

 

[CoqaVin]

that lauderhung is HUGE!

 

[greasedbullet]

that lauderhung is HUGE!

Yeah. Its ridiculous. Talk about a prep killer.

 

[CoqaVin]

I am digging the handles by the way nice job! I always appreciate something that is out of the norm with the cool looking micarta ferrules

 

[greasedbullet]

Thanks. And here I was thinking that these were pretty close to the traditional 2 piece handle. :lol2:

 

[CoqaVin]

They are pretty close to the traditional 2 piece handles but they just look different to me and you did a good job of taking that into your own vision

 

[icanhaschzbrgr]

Michael, the only thing you still need to improve — your camera. Everything else rocks! :doublethumbsup:

 

[greasedbullet]

They are pretty close to the traditional 2 piece handles but they just look different to me and you did a good job of taking that into your own vision

Thanks. I understand now. I really like micarta it has a lot of character but is also very simple if you need it to be
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Michael, the only thing you still need to improve — your camera. Everything else rocks! :doublethumbsup:

It is on a wish list. Thanks.

 

[cheflarge]

Mike,

First time, in a while, I have noticed this thread. Super happy with both conversions. Miyabi = onion destroyer. Lauderhung, thinned considerably = BAK, prep monster workhorse. :cool2:

 

[Cutting_Edge]

How did you get started in knife mailing? Did you have someone show you? From your posts I think you have come a long way very fast. I am impressed!
Your handle making is awesome and down the road I would love to have you work on a Sab. or something for me.

I am moving to NC and I plan to hit the thrift stores and garage sale to find a suitable knife.

Keep up the great work. Maybe try your hand at a Nakiri?

 

[jonathan1995]

Greetings Michael, looking forward to seeing more!

 

[Mucho Bocho]

Mike hasn't posted in almost three years Jonathan. Did you read the Mike Henry and Eamon posts too. Gezzzz