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1/2primitive:
Hmm.... I haven't posted anything on here in a while, so here goes-

This is my latest project:
I had been thinking about doing some inlay work on a knife handle for a while, and then I got to thinking that if I don't start something, I'll never do anything! So I got started. ;)
     The handle is hickory darkened with an ebony stain and the blade was cut out of a circular saw blade. What is the name for the piece between the blade and handle? -That part is made of cow horn.
The inlay work is various beads set into the wood in a 'moon and stars' formation. Overall, the knife is 6" long, and the blade is 2 3/4".
On this knife, I tried for the first time to do some vinework on the back of the blade. I think it turned out pretty well for my first time. :)

What are y'all's suggestions for polishing the blade? Not to a mirror finish, but a bit more than it is now.
      Sean

mullet:
 Well, I think you did a darn good job. Anybody would be proud to carry that knife. Your file work looks great. You can get a better polish by just stepping up with finer grade sandpaper. You can finish up with 1200 or 1400 grit emory cloth.

sailordad:
dang i realy like that file work
beautiful work
i take a belt sander belt and flip it inside out and put it back on the sander and run the blade on that
i learned that from someone on here,works nice easier than hand sanding
but i have never gotten them as shiny as hand sanding either
but i dont care as long as they no longer look like saw blades  ;D

bryan irwin:
nice knife i polish mine with die grinder with scothbright pad.

nugget:
Super nice knife. Would make an excellent Christmas present. ;)

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