Posted by: eLarry
JLLk2 - 05/30/20 08:12 PM
JLL knife 2. Well, you don't see this everyday!
Posted by: eLarry
Re: JLLk2 - 05/31/20 01:24 PM
Considering the source, this has to be the compliment of my life and I just turned 69 May 13.
Larry
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: JLLk2 - 05/31/20 07:19 PM
Certainly is nice. Care to describe it a little?
Walker
Like how u "drew" the Border Patrol shape out just a bit more, doesn't look...lumped up in the middle...very impressed!
WOW!
THAT is really nice. Excellent work!
Tony
Posted by: eLarry
Re: JLLk2 - 06/01/20 08:05 PM
First pic top, second bottom. Believe it or not I use a Harbour Freight 1 x 30 belt sander. I rough it in as close as possible, then it's hand sanding and eyeballing. I have a keen eye and know what I am looking for. No compromise! I love the boarder patrol shape. It fits the hand perfectly and maximizes the beautiful wood. For me the guard is where the time is spent. Not so much the actual shaping, but due to the hardness of the metal and no room for error. This is only my second try, so I am far from giving advice.
The pictures tell the knife. It is a basic Buck 119. Good practice knife. What would you like me to describe? Full CDT, soldered nickel silver double guard, aluminum/red spacers, aluminum butt cap with nut, spalted maple burl.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: JLLk2 - 06/02/20 06:01 AM
Larry,
Great skills with attention to detail and finish!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: JLLk2 - 06/02/20 11:34 AM
That was it! Excellent work for sure.
Thanks
Walker