2022 Knife Swap Entry

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This was my entry for the latest swap I participated in. I made a draw knife from some O1 Tool steel and turned some handles from a block of Maple. I then created a jig to cut a slot in the tapered handle.


After the slot was cut, I fit a piece of Walnut into the slot. The slot was cut to house the tang on the draw knife and epoxied into the handle with the Walnut strip. I did split the end of the tang and burned it into the end of the handle prior to epoxy for added security.


As normal, this needs a presentation box. I made this from some 3/8" Cherry stock I had on hand. corners were mitered and splined with an angled piece of Red Gum. The bottom and top were both set in dados prior to gluing up the box.  I wanted the top to look a little different so I cut bevels around the edge. Then it was cut on the table saw. After it was opened up, I added the Walnut strips to create a lip around the box. Added a couple of magnets to the leading edge and simple hinges to the back.

The draw knife and box were finished with a few coats of Danish Oil, followed by around 6 coats of lacquer (I lost count). I then fitted the interior of the box with some layer of closed cell foam with cutouts for the tools. As a bonus I added a marking Knife with the set.

Thanks for looking and comments are always welcome and appreciated.

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16 Comments

damn sweet eric.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Thanks, Pottz. The metal work is starting to take hold on me.

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These look great and once again, I am liking the presentation box!  
Thanks, Barb. I like making the boxes.

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Great job!

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

Thanks, Ryan. After seeing some of the items posted from the swap, I started thinking I fell short on this one. But the recipient liked it, and that is what counts.

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Love it Eric!  I have a few drawknives but have often wished for a smaller one with handles in-line.  Just like this one.  Methinks this will be on my todo list soon :-)
Thanks, Kenny. The only problem I had was getting a good edge on it, but I did draw blood at one point. Sharpening is a skill that I need to work on for the razor-sharp edge.

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Yeah sharpening is always a challenge Eric.  Just something you have to chip away at until it falls into place.
Nicely done and very functional.    Excellent.  

Ron

Thanks, Ron. I have another blade cut and shaped, broke off one of the bent over tangs, need to make a set of handles for it and keep it in the shop.

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Catching up, really good job Eric.

"Duck and Bob would be out doin some farming with funny hats on." chrisstef

Thanks Duck, It was a fun Swap. There is another one here, a Box Swap, it can be found in forums under Project Swaps.

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As per your usual excellence, I like all the items.

No Bees. No Honey. Bees Lives Matter

I appreciate how you always go the extra mile with the accessories, Nice work Eric! 
Thanks Brian, I still have some skills to work on, and I like to try new things.

Thanks Splinter, some of the accessories are what add to them, the bonus items are fun to make too. 

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