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.
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.