knife build along

[doublearrow]

Glad you enjoyed it. If I can help you any just shoot me a pm. I'm not an expert, but I'm now being trained by one

Here's one I just got done for the firedepartment my dad is a member of


I had a Maltese Cross and Denver City Fire Department stencil made and I used the homemade etcher to put it on the blade.

Here's another I helped make. This is a standard knife for the guy who is now helping me learn some new tricks, I did very little work he did most of it. Jerry McClure is his name and he knows a thing or two about making knives. I learned more in his shop in two days than I have on my own in 4 or 5 years. Damascus blade and camel bone scales. The bolsters are damascus too, but I am redoing them because I didn't like the colors I got when etching.

[huntinfool]

Ryan I have go to tell my friend about your post. He builds some great knives also and when I was mentioning about this thread he really wanted to see what you were doing. Some of his work is remarkable...just like yours.

Truly amazing.

[TxJustice]

Ryan,
This posting is awesome, I've been interested in building a knife for quite a while and after reading this post, I'm going to use this to do it...

thanks,
Andy

[theluckyhunter]

glad you hooked up with a pro ryan. your work has improved alot lately.


i should be getting the 2x72 grizzly in february

[doublearrow]

I appreciate the interest and compliments guys. Offer stands anytime if you need help or a more descriptive answer over the phone or email just pm.

[rbljack]

Amazing work. That was a great tutorial! I may never attempt to make a knife now after reading all those steps...LOL. Just kidding. The info you have provided is greatly appreciated, and helps me understand why there is "Cost" in a quality knife. Its all in the materials and craftsmanship.

Hope you had a Happy Holidays!

[doublearrow]

rbljack glad you enjoyed it. Some of those steps actually took longer to photograph than they did to actually complete. I just wanted as many photos and as much explanation as I could.

Noticed your location is Snyder. I made my first knife while going to college there. I was working for Bull Creek taxidermy and decided I had to make myself a knife after seeing some custom knives brought in there by a government gunner.

Hope you had Happy Holidays as well.

[Spike]

Thanks Ryan!After reading this whole post I can say I am truely impressed with your knife making skills.I have quite a few knives and I have always wondered just what goes in to making one.Congrats to you!you are a "CRAFTSMAN"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TxJustice]

Did you finish the knife in the "build along"?

[doublearrow]

Yes post 78 on page 2 is the finished knife that was built in the pictures. The ones after were just other projects.

[lungbuster1985]

Awesome thread. Those knives look really sweet. I dont have near enough patience to porduce something so beautiful. Great job, I throughly enjoyed reading this one.

[vinnie44]

man wish i had the time

[holdin4horns]

last time i ever glance over a knife!! Wow, that is craftsmanship, and beautiful work!

[BigErn]

Ryan,
You have a gift,talent as a knifemaker.Great post!
Thanks Ernie

[rhendrix]

This is one of the best DIY projects on here...I wish I had a belt grinder now and could afford the materials. Awesome work!