KNIFE FABRICATION:

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(I use gun stock wax.).  Completed knifes are carefully inspected.  Depending on the complexity of the knife, a project takes from 4 to 20 hours to complete.  However, I've spent as much as 125 hours on a knife project.</div> <bR> <div> I accept orders to personally fabricate blades from bar steel.  It will add a substantial cost to the knife.  Presently, it takes about 10 hours to shape and prepare the steel for heat treatment.  I do not currently have in-house treat treatment capabilities so I must procure this service.  After receipt from heat treating facility, figure about another 2 or 3 hours to remove any scale, scratches, nicks, etc.  Please don't misunderstand, I do enjoy making blades and the feeling of accomplishment from my own design and effort; but, I can buy blades just as good (or better) at very reasonable prices.  It is hard to compete with quality blade manufacturers.  They have very expensive, close-tolerance equipment and can mass produce.  The only drawback is that you lose the “one-of-a-kind” concept as you have with a blade you completely design and fabricated from bar stock.</div> <bR> <div> When I fabricate blades, I usually start with 440C bar stainless steel.  440C stainless steel comes annealed for ease of working.  Next, I cut/grind/file/sand the bar into the shape of the blade (stock removal method).  I then send the blade to supplier for heat treating and cryogenic treatment.  Upon receipt of the heat treated blade, I assemble/shape the finger guards/bolsters and handles.  Final handle shaping/polishing/sharpening/sealing is performed.  Final inspection comes last.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="EXAMPLE OF 440C STAINLESS STEEL BAR STOC"><U>EXAMPLE OF 440C STAINLESS STEEL BAR STOCK</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="EXAMPLE OF BLADE AFTER HEAT TREATMENT"><U>EXAMPLE OF BLADE AFTER HEAT TREATMENT</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="EXAMPLE OF COCOBOLO HANDLE WOOD USED FOR"><U>EXAMPLE OF COCOBOLO HANDLE WOOD USED FOR HANDLES</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="EXAMPLE OF BRASS PLATE AND PIN USED FOR "><U>EXAMPLE OF BRASS PLATE AND PIN USED FOR FINGER GUARDS AND PINS</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FINISHED KNIFE"><U>FINISHED KNIFE</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FINISHED KNIFE AND SHEATH"><U>FINISHED KNIFE AND SHEATH:</U></A></div> </td> </tr></table></body>