Made really good progress today. Knives are ground out, handles are shaped and ready to finish out tomorrow. Did I mention how much I hate carbon fiber...stuff is really bad for you...but dam it always looks good.
Laying out the handles
Drilling and counterboring
First fit of scales
Getting down at the grinder....bad weather out the door
Almost there
Handles cut and fit
See ya tomorrow for finish.
20100630
New work in progress
Yesterday I got started on a order that is special to me for a close friend of 20+ years John. He ordered a knife for his son Paris who happens to be a squared away 12 year old.
After discussing some options and what he might use it for we settled on one of my mainstay models the CPMD2 DP except I made his a CPMD2 DPM the "M" stands for Modified. The CPMD2 stands for "Crucible Particle Metallurgy" it is some of the hardest and best edge holding steel on the market today, not quite a stainless steel but it does have a degree of rust Resistance built in ( I prefer my personal knives to made in this steel ).
The handle will be coarse texture black carbon fiber which is top shelf, tough and very good looking material. I will also be building a fire starter and integrating it into the sheath. Paris is a member of a wilderness group in the San Francisco area and they get cut loose to go adventure in the vast coastal wood of the west coast.
I wish I could be there to see his reaction when he gets his knife which I know he will treasure for life. With his first real knife being a custom makes me feel good in that a future knife connesuir is born, which in turn will keep the whole cycle alive.
More to follow later, the knife or knives are in the oven getting there second temper and will be ready to grind out later this morning.
Its the knife just below the to large SAR kukri's I am also working.
After discussing some options and what he might use it for we settled on one of my mainstay models the CPMD2 DP except I made his a CPMD2 DPM the "M" stands for Modified. The CPMD2 stands for "Crucible Particle Metallurgy" it is some of the hardest and best edge holding steel on the market today, not quite a stainless steel but it does have a degree of rust Resistance built in ( I prefer my personal knives to made in this steel ).
The handle will be coarse texture black carbon fiber which is top shelf, tough and very good looking material. I will also be building a fire starter and integrating it into the sheath. Paris is a member of a wilderness group in the San Francisco area and they get cut loose to go adventure in the vast coastal wood of the west coast.
I wish I could be there to see his reaction when he gets his knife which I know he will treasure for life. With his first real knife being a custom makes me feel good in that a future knife connesuir is born, which in turn will keep the whole cycle alive.
More to follow later, the knife or knives are in the oven getting there second temper and will be ready to grind out later this morning.
Its the knife just below the to large SAR kukri's I am also working.
20100628
SAR Global Gear For Sale 22JUL10
This is my gear or "Tool" side of the house or non-knife type objects that I custom make in my shop.
The SAR Eclipse Signal System has proven to be a winner. The tri-angle and SS Dog tag have been effectively tested and used by Private Security Contractors in South Africa and other areas of operation around the world. The farthest signal thus far has been 15 Kilometers or 9 miles. The Tri-Angle and SS Dog tag are in use by the Redmond Oregon Smoke-Jumper Hotshot crews during wild land fire fighting for directing both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft delivering fire retardant, supplies and crew evacuation. This is currently ongoing in wild land fire operations around the entire United States. It is also implemented in gear selection by Master rated divers, Instructors and guides in the Florida Keys diving area.
For the Tri-angle mirror I am currently using 6LA4V Military Spec Titanium, that has a like mirror polish very effective and very light and will not rust in saltwater environments making it a good choice if you will be around saltwater.
The cover is constructed with high visibility "blaze" orange or low key black coarse textured G-10 which is a high impact glass/resin based material. It is resistant to all foreign materials.
The Dog tag version is constructed from 2 USGS Identification tags which are made from high grade stainless steel and very high resistance's to rusting. The mirror tag portion is also almost like mirror polish and very effective.
The Rivit that holds the devices together is a black coated brass and will not rust and I have had no problems with terminal failure when used properly.
The reflective tape applied to these signal device's for night recognition is the best stuff on the current market period.
The White with the honey-comb grid is called SOLAS "Safety Of Life At Sea". USGS approved and rated at 900 candle power reflect ability for night time operations.It also has DAYBRIGHT capabilities.
The Green and Orange with a honey-comb grid is HIGH INTENSITY TYPE III tape. Rated at 250 candle power reflect ability for night time operations also has DAYBRIGHT capabilities.
These devices make great pull tabs on jackets, backpacks and used as a key chain is nice when you misplace your keys. A great tool or gift for anyone that ventures into the Outdoors.
Order info
All items include PP, Shipping and Handling.
All items ship First class parcel ( if you want it faster let me know )
All items usually ship with-in 24 hours
All items shipped overseas will require a little extra to get it there.
All items in this thread are wrapped in a brown paper bag and shipped in a bubble wrapped lined envelope.
I do accept postal MO and personal checks. Item will ship when funds are received
My Paypal is sc65surf@aol.com
SAR Eclipse Signal Series currently For Sale
SAR Triangle eclipse orange or black textured G10 cover with reflective color of your choice with 6LA4V ti bottom plate buffed to near mirror polish ( there will be a small amount or scratches but it does not reduce its effectiveness at all ) Backside is stonewashed
$60.00 each
Front
Inside
SAR SS Eclipse ( USGS stainless steel identification tag ) stonewash finish
$25.00 each
Front cover for night signal color of your choice
Inside
SAR Reflective Pull tabs made from coarse textured gray G-10 1/4" thick 7/8+ in dia. Standard is one side SOLAS one side color of your choice green or orange $10.00 each
Front
Back side
Below is a series of Hair combs I have been making for the last year. They work very well on the hair, beard and moustache. They also can be employed in a defensive manner. The 3/4" tines are very rugged, stiff and pointy but not sharp. I have flown with my comb and cruise through all security checkpoints so far.
I recently sent all three large combs to a friend that is a world class combatives/martial artist in Scotland. He will be testing and providing some video soon.
SAR Defensive Titanium combs currently for sale
SAR Tac-Ti comb w/pocket clip 1"x4" 6LA4V MIL S. $100.00
SAR Beardy comb w/lanyard 1.5"x3.5" 6LA4V MIL S. $50.00
SAR Dead Ringer comb W/kydex sheath 1.7"x5.8" 1 1/4" hole 6LA4V Mil S. $100.00
SAR Hornet DF comb w/kydex sheath 1.3"x5.8" 6LA4V MIL S. $100.00
The SAR Eclipse Signal System has proven to be a winner. The tri-angle and SS Dog tag have been effectively tested and used by Private Security Contractors in South Africa and other areas of operation around the world. The farthest signal thus far has been 15 Kilometers or 9 miles. The Tri-Angle and SS Dog tag are in use by the Redmond Oregon Smoke-Jumper Hotshot crews during wild land fire fighting for directing both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft delivering fire retardant, supplies and crew evacuation. This is currently ongoing in wild land fire operations around the entire United States. It is also implemented in gear selection by Master rated divers, Instructors and guides in the Florida Keys diving area.
For the Tri-angle mirror I am currently using 6LA4V Military Spec Titanium, that has a like mirror polish very effective and very light and will not rust in saltwater environments making it a good choice if you will be around saltwater.
The cover is constructed with high visibility "blaze" orange or low key black coarse textured G-10 which is a high impact glass/resin based material. It is resistant to all foreign materials.
The Dog tag version is constructed from 2 USGS Identification tags which are made from high grade stainless steel and very high resistance's to rusting. The mirror tag portion is also almost like mirror polish and very effective.
The Rivit that holds the devices together is a black coated brass and will not rust and I have had no problems with terminal failure when used properly.
The reflective tape applied to these signal device's for night recognition is the best stuff on the current market period.
The White with the honey-comb grid is called SOLAS "Safety Of Life At Sea". USGS approved and rated at 900 candle power reflect ability for night time operations.It also has DAYBRIGHT capabilities.
The Green and Orange with a honey-comb grid is HIGH INTENSITY TYPE III tape. Rated at 250 candle power reflect ability for night time operations also has DAYBRIGHT capabilities.
These devices make great pull tabs on jackets, backpacks and used as a key chain is nice when you misplace your keys. A great tool or gift for anyone that ventures into the Outdoors.
Order info
All items include PP, Shipping and Handling.
All items ship First class parcel ( if you want it faster let me know )
All items usually ship with-in 24 hours
All items shipped overseas will require a little extra to get it there.
All items in this thread are wrapped in a brown paper bag and shipped in a bubble wrapped lined envelope.
I do accept postal MO and personal checks. Item will ship when funds are received
My Paypal is sc65surf@aol.com
SAR Eclipse Signal Series currently For Sale
SAR Triangle eclipse orange or black textured G10 cover with reflective color of your choice with 6LA4V ti bottom plate buffed to near mirror polish ( there will be a small amount or scratches but it does not reduce its effectiveness at all ) Backside is stonewashed
$60.00 each
Front
Inside
SAR SS Eclipse ( USGS stainless steel identification tag ) stonewash finish
$25.00 each
Front cover for night signal color of your choice
Inside
SAR Reflective Pull tabs made from coarse textured gray G-10 1/4" thick 7/8+ in dia. Standard is one side SOLAS one side color of your choice green or orange $10.00 each
Front
Back side
Below is a series of Hair combs I have been making for the last year. They work very well on the hair, beard and moustache. They also can be employed in a defensive manner. The 3/4" tines are very rugged, stiff and pointy but not sharp. I have flown with my comb and cruise through all security checkpoints so far.
I recently sent all three large combs to a friend that is a world class combatives/martial artist in Scotland. He will be testing and providing some video soon.
SAR Defensive Titanium combs currently for sale
SAR Tac-Ti comb w/pocket clip 1"x4" 6LA4V MIL S. $100.00
SAR Beardy comb w/lanyard 1.5"x3.5" 6LA4V MIL S. $50.00
SAR Dead Ringer comb W/kydex sheath 1.7"x5.8" 1 1/4" hole 6LA4V Mil S. $100.00
SAR Hornet DF comb w/kydex sheath 1.3"x5.8" 6LA4V MIL S. $100.00
Availible knives part II 28JUN10
This is the second half of the knives I made last week.
All knives are
cpm 154 HRc 59
Kydex sheath set up for tec lock, molle, or neck carry.
Most have a simple cord wrap
Non glare, low maintance SAR stonewash
All prices include PP, shipping and handling etc
All products ship within 24 hrs of payment.
PP is sc65surf@aol.com or I will except Postal MO and personal checks from those that check out.
Kung Fu Dashi II 1/4"x5" black cord wrap w lanyard chisel ground blade *Knife chosen by winner of giveaway KVD90*
Another Kung Fu Dashi II 1/4"x5" black cord wrap w/lanyard chisel ground blade SOLD
Double Digit midget 1/8"x4" green cord wrap double hollow grind $80.00
Fatboy 1/8"x5" black cord wrap double hollow grind black texture powder coat SOLD
Sqiud Vicious I 1/4"x4 3/4" Chisel ground edge $80.00
Squid Vicious II 1/4"x4" doulble chisel grind $80.00
BB King I 1/8"x5.5" green cord wrap double hollow $90.00
BB King II 1/8"x5" kangaroo leather wrap double hollow ground $80.00
Stink Finger 1/4"x7.5" multi edged chisel grind SOLD
All knives are
cpm 154 HRc 59
Kydex sheath set up for tec lock, molle, or neck carry.
Most have a simple cord wrap
Non glare, low maintance SAR stonewash
All prices include PP, shipping and handling etc
All products ship within 24 hrs of payment.
PP is sc65surf@aol.com or I will except Postal MO and personal checks from those that check out.
Kung Fu Dashi II 1/4"x5" black cord wrap w lanyard chisel ground blade *Knife chosen by winner of giveaway KVD90*
Another Kung Fu Dashi II 1/4"x5" black cord wrap w/lanyard chisel ground blade SOLD
Double Digit midget 1/8"x4" green cord wrap double hollow grind $80.00
Fatboy 1/8"x5" black cord wrap double hollow grind black texture powder coat SOLD
Sqiud Vicious I 1/4"x4 3/4" Chisel ground edge $80.00
Squid Vicious II 1/4"x4" doulble chisel grind $80.00
BB King I 1/8"x5.5" green cord wrap double hollow $90.00
BB King II 1/8"x5" kangaroo leather wrap double hollow ground $80.00
Stink Finger 1/4"x7.5" multi edged chisel grind SOLD
20100627
Availible knives 30JUN10
I have not offered up any knives in some time so here are some for the picking. The Gathering (G2) in Las Vegas is coming and most stuff made will be going there so get while the gettings good.
All knives are
cpm 154 HRc 59
Kydex sheath set up for tec lock, molle, or neck carry.
Most have a simple cord wrap
Non glare, low maintance SAR stonewash
All prices include PP, shipping and handling etc
All products ship within 24 hrs of payment.
PP is sc65surf@aol.com or I will except Postal MO and personal checks from those that check out.
If you have any question please shoot me a email sarglobaltool@gmail.com
SARclops Tanto recurve 3/16"x4.5 w/ green cord wrap SOLD
SARclops Tanto 3/16"x4.5 w/ green cord wrap $200.00
All knives below are one off's from my "Strange Pursuits Mutant steel" thread which you can find here. http://www.usualsuspect.net/forums/s...d.php?t=489216 if you are a member of the forum.
KingFish 1/8"x6 1/4" double hollow blade w/ green cord wrap $150.00
SlimJim 1/8"x9" green cord wrap double hollow ground recurved blade SOLD
MEDIC! 1/8"x7 1/4" green cord wrap double hollow ground recurved blade $150.00
SAR Kukri companion knife 1/8"x5 1/4" green cord wrap double hollow ground blade $125.00
Lizzie Borden pocket chopper 1/8'x9" with ranger green textured scales convex edged $275.00
All knives are
cpm 154 HRc 59
Kydex sheath set up for tec lock, molle, or neck carry.
Most have a simple cord wrap
Non glare, low maintance SAR stonewash
All prices include PP, shipping and handling etc
All products ship within 24 hrs of payment.
PP is sc65surf@aol.com or I will except Postal MO and personal checks from those that check out.
If you have any question please shoot me a email sarglobaltool@gmail.com
SARclops Tanto recurve 3/16"x4.5 w/ green cord wrap SOLD
SARclops Tanto 3/16"x4.5 w/ green cord wrap $200.00
All knives below are one off's from my "Strange Pursuits Mutant steel" thread which you can find here. http://www.usualsuspect.net/forums/s...d.php?t=489216 if you are a member of the forum.
KingFish 1/8"x6 1/4" double hollow blade w/ green cord wrap $150.00
SlimJim 1/8"x9" green cord wrap double hollow ground recurved blade SOLD
MEDIC! 1/8"x7 1/4" green cord wrap double hollow ground recurved blade $150.00
SAR Kukri companion knife 1/8"x5 1/4" green cord wrap double hollow ground blade $125.00
Lizzie Borden pocket chopper 1/8'x9" with ranger green textured scales convex edged $275.00
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