Sharp looking family

Just finished up a fun project of knives. Always wanted to make one, so I figured I'd give it a shot. I purchased the blade blanks and started piecing together mixed species of wood that would bring some beauty and warmth to the cold steel blades. I drilled and pinned each knife handle (scale) together and epoxied them onto the steel. Lots of hand shaping to create comfortable grip in the hand. Tons of filing and sanding through the grits and found a new finish that really adds a beautiful sheen and accentuates the wood grain figure. They turned out really well and are quickly finding new homes to friends who are interested in their beauty and utility.

Family of second set of knives. All finished with 6 coats of Tru oil and buffed out with tripoli compound, white diamond compound and bees wax.

Two spear-points and one skinner. Top scale made from peruvian walnut and maple burl, with maple/walnut veneer dividers. Middle scale made from padauk and maple burl, with maple/walnut veneer dividers. Bottom scale made from peruvian walnut and maple burl, with maple/walnut veneer dividers.

Three tanto knives. All made from claro walnut and maple burl, with maple/walnut veneer dividers.

First set of knives made from peruvian walnut and american cherry, with maple/walnut veneer dividers.

First prototype made from black walnut and maple veneer.