Well seeing as it looks like my forge isn't going anywhere soon, I decided to drag it out this afternoon. I had almost forgotten what a massive PITA playing with steel can be... Almost. At least I have a rough start though.
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Dimis
June 18, 2009, 08:19 PM
any pics of the HTK?
concept drawings?
or are we gonna have to wait for a finished product?
.45Guy
June 19, 2009, 01:19 AM
Yes, but for some reason I can't attatch it. Anyone have any idea what's going on? I get a failure message instantly.
.45Guy
June 19, 2009, 03:59 AM
OK, here is a picture of the rough blade form with the parent harrow spike above. And in case anyone is wondering, the slight curve is totally "tactical..." Kind of like the old Gerber mark II... It's certainly not because I'm a giant wimp who got tired of straightening it as I was drawing out the blade...:rolleyes: Now for alot of filing and sanding.
http://i41.tinypic.com/1zqbx5e.jpg
bikerdoc
June 19, 2009, 09:21 AM
I like it, If i ever get started will call mine Redneck utility knive as tactical is not a word I use
Gordon
June 19, 2009, 10:55 AM
Begging to say "hog slaughtering" all over it. Don't wrap the handle with non hill billy soon to get yucky nylon cord please.
.45Guy
June 20, 2009, 10:53 AM
Not that I don't have supreme confidence in something I knocked out in a couple of hours out of unknown steel... But I'm not sure if I'd go toe to toe with something that has the ability and inclination to turn me into a eunuch with it. I think ALOT of T&E would be in order before that happened...
.45Guy
June 20, 2009, 02:42 PM
I like it, If i ever get started will call mine Redneck utility knive as tactical is not a word I use
It's all about marketing these days. Hell, I think I even saw an ad for "Tactical toilet paper" somewhere... ;)
bensdad
June 20, 2009, 02:47 PM
Nice start. It's gonna be wicked. On a side note, I saw... swear to God... tactical coffee in the last Sportsman's Guide.
.45Guy
June 20, 2009, 04:06 PM
Any input on what to make the scales of? American chestnut? Walnut maybe? Not that I'm going to get around to it anytime soon... I have way too many projects going on at the moment. BTW, IJOSEF, Your stock is almost done and I'll get it in the mail this week.
hso
June 20, 2009, 05:03 PM
Good for you!
Dimis
June 21, 2009, 02:21 AM
if you wanna be hillbilly and tactical with the grip you could use leather rope and wrap the handle like the guys do with paracord
or for a nicer look use some nice bone
otherwise the wood of your choice
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