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Russell Green River 4215
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:51 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
I had ordered this blade from Jantz a couple of years ago and had set it away and kind of forgot about it until a few months ago. I then took up the project of handling the finished blade with stag and making a sheath. Well the stag was not the best, and it had a lot of spongy porous material on the back even though the front looked real good. I then put the knife away and had not touched it until a week ago when I took it out and found that the stag on one side had completely split thru the pin holes on that side. So I removed the stag and redid it with ironwood, as I have a good supply of it on hand. Turned out OK I think. I have a couple of pieces of the same stag left, but before I use it for anything I am going to be sure to sand the "pithe" out of before use. The Russell Green River blades are a very high quality 1095 pre finished blade at a reasonable price.
Re: Russell Green River 4215
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 8:05 pm
by Sharpnshinyknives
I like it. That’s some nice looking ironwood. I much prefer the warmth of wood handles over most other materials. Good job.
Re: Russell Green River 4215
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 8:26 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 8:05 pm
I like it. That’s some nice looking ironwood. I much prefer the warmth of wood handles over most other materials. Good job.
Like I always say, "man does not live by stag alone". lol
Re: Russell Green River 4215
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 12:10 am
by cudgee
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:51 pm
I had ordered this blade from Jantz a couple of years ago and had set it away and kind of forgot about it until a few months ago. I then took up the project of handling the finished blade with stag and making a sheath. Well the stag was not the best, and it had a lot of spongy porous material on the back even though the front looked real good. I then put the knife away and had not touched it until a week ago when I took it out and found that the stag on one side had completely split thru the pin holes on that side. So I removed the stag and redid it with ironwood, as I have a good supply of it on hand. Turned out OK I think. I have a couple of pieces of the same stag left, but before I use it for anything I am going to be sure to sand the "pithe" out of before use. The Russell Green River blades are a very high quality 1095 pre finished blade at a reasonable price.
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Fantastic. And good wood will beat rubbish stag any day.
Re: Russell Green River 4215
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:37 am
by ken98k
That handle looks great!
Re: Russell Green River 4215
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:43 pm
by Dan In MI
A terrific job all around. That ironwood is absolutely stunning!
Re: Russell Green River 4215
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 6:35 pm
by doglegg
Great job OC. That wood has character. And I bet it will only get better from the oil from your hands. Both beautiful and practical.
Re: Russell Green River 4215
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:18 pm
by Reverand
Love it!
Re: Russell Green River 4215
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:06 am
by GSPTOPDOG
Re: Russell Green River 4215
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:43 pm
by btrwtr
Looks great with the ironwood!
A terrific job all around.