Cypress handle sod #5

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Cypress handle sod #5

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This is my fifth re-handle job since last November. All 5 have been Case Sod Buster Jr's. They seemed to be a good platform to start out on.

First off, I would like to thank you guys for all the tutorials, tricks, do's and don'ts, and general information on materials and tools. Without you, this would have never been possible. ::tu::

This one has a worm hole in the scales. I intended to use them for a knife I could put in MY pocket and carry. Well, that didn't happen, as a friend saw the worm holes and wanted me to make HIM a knife with them on it! I finished it last Tuesday and he came and got it on Wednesday.

Oh well, guess I'll have to start another one and NOT tell or show anyone!

I need a little coaching on making the characteristic sod buster pins.

Here it is: all criticism is welcome. Let me know what you really think!
(I'm hooked)

........ Joe
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Custom Case Sod Buster Jr. Cypress #5.JPG
The Vine.JPG
Milled Liners.JPG
Half Stop.JPG
Blade Relief.JPG
The Worm Hole.JPG
Mark Side view.JPG
File Work - end view.JPG
The Worm Hole 1.JPG
Custom Case Cypress Sod Buster Jr..JPG
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Looks good! Your filework is very nice! ::tu::
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Ok Joe, YOU'RE HIRED! I'll have to remember this when I have one that needs doin.
I think it looks amazin man! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Great job!! ::nod:: And nice knife!! ::nod:: John ::tu::
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WOW! That cypress is great looking wood and the file work, CHA-CHING! Great work Joe ::tu:: ::tu::
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Beautiful job Joe!
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Great work. Very nice!

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I lIKE IT! It reminds me of an old saddle from the 40s ::ds::
Think it's a perfect look with the filework for a Sodbuster Case. ::nod::
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Looks GREAT Joe! Are you the one bidding against me on Sodbusters?! Just Kidding. I've been stocking up on a few lately as well, for when overtime slows down.
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Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! ::tu:: Love the everything you did to it!
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SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NICE JOB ::tu::
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Nice job Joe! ::tu:: ::tu::

I think I have mentioned a few times that repairing and customizing knives is FAR MORE ADDICTIVE than just collecting knives. :mrgreen:
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Thanks for the kind remarks guys! :D

Hay Caddy, I've been getting the knives at Lowe's for under $20... $20.29 including tax, to be exact!!
Bought out there shelf stock a couple of times ::nod::

Dale, how do I make the hinge pins?

Your right! Now I'm in it for life ::paranoid:: :lol:

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Looks nice Joe. You made that SB look fine! I like the thinner profile since you re did it. Nice choice of wood! Dig the file work!
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great work , ::tu::
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:shock: GREAT JOB!!! ::tu::
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Well done. That looks great.
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I want one..... ::drool::

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basser5 wrote:I want one..... ::drool::

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Me too. ::tu:: Let us know when you start taking orders.

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Very neat work,, looks smuck,, are you selling em for the same price ::ds:: ::ds:: ::ds:: cheers Gary
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Joe, the knife looks terrific, and that is some really solid file work. Nice job!!!
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wish my 5th knifel ooked that good! the filework is especially well done
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