My other hobby filling time in isolation. Finished page 8.

[b33fy]

Brilliant work as always Duncan.

[Wingco]

wow, that's very impressive Duncan, they look exceptionally good. What wood will you use for the handle ? if your using wood that is ?

[ChrisL]

Thanks for taking the time to document the process, the blades look really good now, can't imagine how good they look when polished

Edit to say I've just had a look at the website, some amazing pieces there esp the kukri

[DJ.]

Thanks

wow, that's very impressive Duncan, they look exceptionally good. What wood will you use for the handle ? if your using wood that is ?

I've just been discussing that with my wife. I think I will use wood, but I'm not sure if I should use the same wood on both knives or different.

I had a rummage in my wardrobe and found:
Maple (too plain, byt nice to work)
Yew (poisonous so maybe not)
Bocote (Mexican rosewood)
Zebrano
Honduras walnut
American black walnut
And a couple of antler tips

Choices...choices....

[nelmo]

That is one weird wardrobe

[locost220]

That is one weird wardrobe

'Rising Damp' me thinks

[Weathers]

That is one weird wardrobe

I was going to say “interesting” or “different” or “a little strange”.

Most of us just have heated jackets!!!

[greenwoo]

thx for sharing this Duncan, loving 'the read'......

[DJ.]

Time for an update, sorry for the delay, but I got sidetracked making mirror mounts

After a lot of elbow grease, I have polished both blades. It is always tricky photographing highly polished steel as you get everything in the room, the camera and the photographer relected in the blade . The best way I have found is to take the photos outside:

They certainly aren't perfect, if you look closely there are some slight flaws in the steel, but overall I am happy with the way they are progressing. The obvious notch in the edge of the upper knife in the top photo will be removed when I sharpen them. Obviously, sharpening before the handles are made makes life rather dangerous

I'll be getting on with making the handles in the next few days.

[b33fy]

Stunning work Duncan, the imperfections add to the character and patina. A superb gift they will be delighted with.