Thread: Show me your knives

And here is the rather large butcher's knife made from
gonetropo
donated Teak wood and a black Micarta liner inserted.

Thank you gonetropo
very much appreciated

I got this Ruike . Under 70$, really impressed by the quality. The blade is well centered and quite rigid once opened . The pivoting axis is on ceramic ball bearings .
I just need to take it hunting and see how well it holds an edge when cutting a deer.

The Ruike knives have a good reputation, good S/S blade 14C28N, easy to sharpen and the price is excellent!

I've got one. Like the sweep on the blade and smooth bearing.
I think Its 12C27

14C28N it is. Pretty rare at this price point

Just finished for an order, gut hook Taipan, stabilized curly maple from France, 14c28N .

Sorry, original photo big , I now have a makers mark also

love the makers mark......Gelandagan over on huntingnut makes/sells the wee machines to do them...he makes knives too.
you have come a long way Viper. lovely work.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

love the makers mark......Gelandagan over on huntingnut makes/sells the wee machines to do them...he makes knives too.
you have come a long way Viper. lovely work.

Yes he does...however all you need is a car battery charger, salt water and a vinyl stencil , you can etch as deep as you want and it's sharp and concise.
YouTube is my friend , very easy to do and basically for free.
The makers mark with the two snakes and the eye are a a nod to Medusa. Thanks for the comments, really appreciated.

Nice design and logo.
I really like your new logo.
Who makes the vinyl stencils, or do you make them yourselves?
Excellent work!

Originally Posted by diana2

Nice design and logo.
I really like your new logo.
Who makes the vinyl stencils, or do you make them yourselves?
Excellent work!

@diana2 , I'm a sign writer so graphic art / design is part of my trade and of course cutting vinyl lettering and stencils is just part of my day.
Thanks for the comment on the makers mark, it has certainly added another element to the look of the knives as well as branding.

Very cool, love it!

Hey Viper I’m curious about the vinyl stencils, can you reuse them once made or do you make a new one each time?

Currently I use nail polish and then scratch a logo into that, then a 9 volt battery and vinegar on a cotton bud, but I don’t get the repeatability or the neatness of yours.

I would be interested in buying some vinyl stencil off of you, or even commissioning one if that would be something you do.

Shelley

hmmmm Medusa and only two heads.....she must have been around young Greta as of late LOL.

Here is another kitchen knife made with the help of
gonetropo

donation of some Mahogany scales, thank you very much!
The knife comes from the Recycling Center and was covered in rust, the handles had borers in it and where beyond repair.
There was a chunk missing on the cutting edge and I ground it back till it was flush.
There is still lots of pitting on the blade and wonder how other people remove these??
The pitting is quite deep and I am thinking of leaving them on the blade as it gives some character..?
But always open for suggestions