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6 knives made with CPM154 steel and various handle materials. The 3 skinners are made with 1/8″ thick steel, and the 3 hunters are made with slightly thicker 5/32″ steel. View the photo slide shows below.

 
 
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Date 2011 6/8 to 6/16


Post heat treat preparation on 3 blades. Hand sanded to 600 grit. Etched name.


 
 

Date 2011 6/18 to 6/19


Fit, drilled, and glued handles on 2 blades. Started profiling handle on 1 blade.


 
 

Date 2011  6/20-6/24


Finished shaping/sanding handle on knife 1, completed sheath with basket weave pattern.


 
 

Date 2011  6/25-6/26


Finished shaping/sanding handle on knife 2.


 
 

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