Another LB7 in Progress
Another LB7 in Progress
The bad thing about Schrade LB7’s is that they have large, heavy bolsters that quite often get used as hammers.
The good thing about Schrade LB7’s is that they have large, heavy bolsters that are thick enough to remove the previous “hammer” damage with lots of bolster material left to use.
I had previously cut three or four sets of Micarta handles for the LB7 and just didn’t like any of them. I tried another set today and they turned out pretty good (bone colored linen Micarta). Lots of file work on this one and I still have some things left to do. The new Schrade factory high polished blade is gonna look great in this one!
The good thing about Schrade LB7’s is that they have large, heavy bolsters that are thick enough to remove the previous “hammer” damage with lots of bolster material left to use.
I had previously cut three or four sets of Micarta handles for the LB7 and just didn’t like any of them. I tried another set today and they turned out pretty good (bone colored linen Micarta). Lots of file work on this one and I still have some things left to do. The new Schrade factory high polished blade is gonna look great in this one!
Hey … it’s a pocketknife for gosh sakes. I’m not selling the Mona Lisa….Bullitt4001
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Re: Another LB7 in Progress
Liners, back spring, bolsters, wow that is a fancy one. Those handles are perfect for it.
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Thats a Day-um Fine Looking Custom Lucky #7 Ya Got there Jeffin K.C.
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Those bolsters really set off that knife!
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Man alive Jeff, you've gone from knife mechanic, to knife artisan. Well done .
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Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
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In total agreement.WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:16 am Man alive Jeff, you've gone from knife mechanic, to knife artisan. Well done .
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I'm not a big fan of filework, but that is a dang nice looking knife!
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Thanks everyone!
The file work takes a lot of time. And since I’m not working from a pattern it’s one of those “let’s try this and see how it looks” kinda processes.
The LB7’s and the LB5’s are good candidates for this type of customizing because they have a lot of metal to work with.
I’ll eventually get back to doing some regular knife mods but for now these larger knives keep me interested.
Jeff
The file work takes a lot of time. And since I’m not working from a pattern it’s one of those “let’s try this and see how it looks” kinda processes.
The LB7’s and the LB5’s are good candidates for this type of customizing because they have a lot of metal to work with.
I’ll eventually get back to doing some regular knife mods but for now these larger knives keep me interested.
Jeff
Hey … it’s a pocketknife for gosh sakes. I’m not selling the Mona Lisa….Bullitt4001
https://www.jfinamoreknives.com
http://www.secondlifeknives.com
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Re: Another LB7 in Progress
And I am the 2nd vote for that statement..... I'm not a big fan...
BUT.... that is one beautifully executed knife!
Great job Jeff!
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I do like file work when it is well done. And you did well on that one.
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I've been wanting to try some file work, you may have inspired me to give it a shot!
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