7/8 Spanish Point and Friction Folder in Lignum Vitae

I've been doing my knife thing a lot, which means I've had a lot of shop time recently. I was able to get this one finished up last night just in time for a shave.

Here it is roughed, still just a square point.
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From the front.
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At 220 ready for HT.
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Finished up. I left the forge scale on it, but hit it with a little 00 steel wool to give it a satin finish. Lignum vitae scales, such a wonderful wood to work with. Just took it down to 220 and put it on the buffer for a little shine. Shave was buttery. I think its the Jnat I'm finishing it with.
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I made this for my dad for his birthday. It's my first friction folder. AEB-L stainless razor steel with forge scale. Lignum vitae scales. Bone spacer. Took through my usual progression, but stopped after the 8000 Shapton. You could almost shave with this little guy:) Btw, I think it's the only present my dad has ever liked!
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Thanks for looking y'all.

Tony

Very cool - skills like that are a gift. Thanks for sharing.

Great work.love both:)

You're just partial to lignum and white stuff:) I would've never thought to try it though without seeing your beautiful creations!

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Great work.love both:)

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Originally Posted by PapaTony

You're just partial to lignum and white stuff:) I would've never thought to try it though without seeing your beautiful creations!

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Thanks, Very partial to real Lignum,no finer wood exsists IMO

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Thanks, Very partial to real Lignum,no finer wood exsists IMO

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It was a joy to work with, almost like clay really. The scales were a breeze. I just rough cut the shape and ran the bandsaw down the center and did the rest on the belt grinder. All I had to do to finish it was hit it with the buffer on a clean wheel. I think it's the perfect wood for shaving stuff. I found a place in town that has some blocks of it, so I need to go pick up more. I have a feeling I'll be getting a lot of requests for this one.

I got some pink ivory (also a pixel-approved wood) glued up for a knife handle as we speak. I'll post that when I get it finished.

Very nice. I love the knife. That Lignum looks stunning.

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It was a joy to work with, almost like clay really. The scales were a breeze. I just rough cut the shape and ran the bandsaw down the center and did the rest on the belt grinder. All I had to do to finish it was hit it with the buffer on a clean wheel. I think it's the perfect wood for shaving stuff. I found a place in town that has some blocks of it, so I need to go pick up more. I have a feeling I'll be getting a lot of requests for this one.

I got some pink ivory (also a pixel-approved wood) glued up for a knife handle as we speak. I'll post that when I get it finished.

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Stocked up on Lig last year,about 40lbs worth.
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Pretty solid side table:) You can make a few brushes outta that.

Wow, that looks amazing!

Cheers.

Love the shape of the razor, especially the tang. Nice work!

Beautiful work and I see by your forefinger that you left a bit of DNA in there somewhere. :) As much as I like the razor I must say that I had one a few years ago that Joe Chandler made with a point like that. It required total focus when shaving with it. BTW, the knife is great too. :tu

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Beautiful work and I see by your forefinger that you left a bit of DNA in there somewhere. :) As much as I like the razor I must say that I had one a few years ago that Joe Chandler made with a point like that. It required total focus when shaving with it. BTW, the knife is great too. :tu

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Those cuts are actually from a 8" chef's knife:) This one was surprisingly kind to me, even on the buffer. The point, in person is very slightly rounded so it's not as dangerous. I've only shaved with this one once, so I'm not sure if it'll get me!

Glad you like the knife. I have to make myself one before another one of them walks away from me!

Wow! Very cool. I like the friction folder especially.

Thanks. That friction folder came together great. I just need to make sure I get everything fitted before hardening next time. It'll make the process a lot more enjoyable:)

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Wow! Very cool. I like the friction folder especially.

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very nice work on both of them :)!