Geneva Cutlery in stainless

Staying with my idea of experimenting with various materials and having fun with aluminium I decided to try stainless steel. I've had the metal in my garage for over 15 years from when I worked in a candy factory. I drive my wife nuts when I collect things that I "may" use some day.

I read and figured that they would be heavy and here are the unscientific results.

Geneva and stainless 77.0 grams
stainless scales 23.2 grams (They were exactly the same!:))
simiular celluloid scales 6.8 grams
Wilson and bocote 45.2 grams
aluminium and Edaco 38.2 grams
stock Henkels 38.2 grams

The balance is definitaly changed in the direction of the scales. I did nick myself using them but will have to experiment more to see if I can blame the scales.:D

I don't usually shave on fishing trips but I might toss these in my tackle box. If the fishing is slow I could add a treble hook to them and see if they could catch anything.

Tim

I dig using materials that are ignored in every day life.

Great repurpose. Keep it out of the lake. Congrats on the job.

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Originally Posted by dirtychrome

I dig using materials that are ignored in every day life.

Great repurpose. Keep it out of the lake. Congrats on the job.

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Thank you a lot.

I was hesitant in posting this in the shadow of your circuit board tribute that is so wonderful.

But hey, I am proud of myself and we all need something to aspire to.

Thanks,

Tim

Nice work. Shiney things are always good :)

Great job! Looks like lots of work and sanding, polishing there. Kudos!

NICE!!
You can take the balance back more to the blade, but doing a few cut outs and removing some of the interior materials, if you wish.
I really like the look of the stainless, but then again, I'm baised towards the shiney side of life.....:)

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Originally Posted by shutterbug

NICE!!
You can take the balance back more to the blade, but doing a few cut outs and removing some of the interior materials, if you wish.
I really like the look of the stainless, but then again, I'm baised towards the shiney side of life.....:)

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Thats a good point.

I wrecked 3 drill bits and a couple of blades cutting it out as it is. I had a medium priced set of drill bits that couldn't handle the stainless. I have never been good at sharpening bits and 1/16th inch are pretty small. I drilled slow etc.

I thought about drilling many small holes but would rather have it look like a fishing lure than a cheese grater.

For now it works but I am keeping an open mind on adaptations for the future.

Tim