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Schrade 858 with Stabilized Snakewood Handles

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:55 pm
by Jeffinn
Snakewood is without a doubt one of the hardest materials that I’ve worked with. I had to use ceramic belts to get these handles shaped and fitted. The finished result is nice though!
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Thanks for looking!
Jeff

Re: Schrade 858 with Stabilized Snakewood Handles

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:53 pm
by treefarmer
Wow, Jeff, you're turning out some real beauties! Those old big Schrades are a real handful. ::tu:: Those handles look great.
Treefarmer

Re: Schrade 858 with Stabilized Snakewood Handles

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 7:23 pm
by doglegg
Excellent work on a great big ole knife.

Re: Schrade 858 with Stabilized Snakewood Handles

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 7:39 pm
by slick95
Absolutely stunning!

Re: Schrade 858 with Stabilized Snakewood Handles

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 8:46 pm
by TripleF
Gorgeous!!!

Re: Schrade 858 with Stabilized Snakewood Handles

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:28 am
by Reverand
That is some of the prettiest Snakewood that I've seen!

Re: Schrade 858 with Stabilized Snakewood Handles

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:45 pm
by glennbad
That's a sweet looking knife! Great work!

Re: Schrade 858 with Stabilized Snakewood Handles

Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:06 am
by orvet
That is very nicely figured snakewood! It really shows off on that big 858!
Nice work! ::tu::

Re: Schrade 858 with Stabilized Snakewood Handles

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:17 am
by wlf
I never realized it was that hard.