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Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 3:43 am
by Joe Dirt
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.
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
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:15 am
by Another Knife Collector
Looks good! Your filework is very nice!
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:38 am
by singin46
Ok Joe, YOU'RE HIRED! I'll have to remember this when I have one that needs doin.
I think it looks amazin man!
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 12:47 pm
by jmh58
Great job!!
And nice knife!!
John
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:34 pm
by tjmurphy
WOW! That cypress is great looking wood and the file work, CHA-CHING! Great work Joe
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:36 pm
by Bret888
Beautiful job Joe!
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 2:38 pm
by glennbad
Great work. Very nice!
Glenn
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:22 pm
by singin46
I lIKE IT! It reminds me of an old saddle from the 40s
Think it's a perfect look with the filework for a Sodbuster Case.
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 5:42 pm
by caddyman1973
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.
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:13 pm
by knifemaker3
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!
Love the everything you did to it!
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:18 pm
by gary
SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NICE JOB
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:07 pm
by orvet
Nice job Joe!
I think I have mentioned a few times that repairing and customizing knives is
FAR MORE ADDICTIVE than just collecting knives.
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:00 pm
by Joe Dirt
Thanks for the kind remarks guys!
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
Dale, how do I make the hinge pins?
Your right! Now I'm in it for life
....... Joe
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:06 pm
by gino
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!
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 2:55 am
by gary
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:00 am
by zed6309
great work ,
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:05 am
by theblindog
GREAT JOB!!!
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 2:18 pm
by biglmbass
Well done. That looks great.
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 2:24 pm
by basser5
I want one.....
Tim
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:56 am
by philco
basser5 wrote:I want one.....
Tim
Me too.
Let us know when you start taking orders.
Phil
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:05 am
by ringergary
Very neat work,, looks smuck,, are you selling em for the same price
cheers Gary
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:14 am
by FRJ
Joe, the knife looks terrific, and that is some really solid file work. Nice job!!!
Re: Cypress handle sod #5
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:52 pm
by muskrat man
wish my 5th knifel ooked that good! the filework is especially well done