I have been posting this on the blade forums and thought that some of you guys would be interested in it as well so I am reposting it here. If you have questions of comments let me know.
After reading a lot of good reviews on the Becker tweeners, I decided that I would like to try out the handle scales on my own blade design and create something unique. My idea is to make a custom sheepsfoot knife using the BK-15/16/17 handle scales. I am using a piece of NJSB 1084, with a carbon content of around .87%. The specified thickness is 5/32, but is actual .1775"
I am grateful to one of the members here that graciously sent me some handle scales, thanks. I have been wanting a sheepsfoot knife, so figured I would give it a try with these handle scales.
Here is todays progress.
First I started off with the piece of 1084 and laid out the outline with dye.
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r58/GreebeDBS/Knife%20Making/IMG_8037.jpg)
Then I took it to the bandsaw and roughly cut out the profile to save grinding time and belts.
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r58/GreebeDBS/Knife%20Making/IMG_8038.jpg)
Next I squared up the rest on my homemade 2x72 belt grinder and worked the profile down.
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r58/GreebeDBS/Knife%20Making/IMG_8040.jpg)
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I then took a center punch and carefully aligned the handle scale and punched where the holes would be drilled.
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r58/GreebeDBS/Knife%20Making/IMG_8046.jpg)
Here is after attaching the handle scales prior to refining the handle.
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r58/GreebeDBS/Knife%20Making/IMG_8051.jpg)
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This is after further working the handle profile down on the belt grinder to get a nice fit.
![](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r58/GreebeDBS/Knife%20Making/IMG_8052.jpg)
The next thing I will do is to start flat grinding the bevel. I think I will do a high flat grind instead of a full flat grind. Grind up to 3/8" or so to the spine of the blade. I like the looks of that better then a FFG.
Keep an eye out for updates as I will be posting more of this build soon.
Thanks for looking and please comment.
Greebe