First time out of the barn

[wowilson]

Well, I didn't want to be the one guy at the nudist resort still wearing his towel, so, here it is my first non practice piece. It has been one month since I attended GRS' basic firearms engraving class. I have spent this time just figuring things out.
I designed and cut this knife over the course of two days, I think the total time was right around 6 hours. I have to say that the smartest thing that I did was to wait until my burnishing tool arrived in the mail before starting my cuts. I really took my time and was pleased with the final result. I can definitely see where I need to improve and look forward to a time when I can produce work as nice as the things I see on this site.
I really liked the fit and finish of this knife, and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a small knife to cut on.
P.S. I know that I will catch some flack for the pictures. Sorry, I will take better close ups next time.
-Wade

 

[Marcus Hunt]

Can't see anything Wade, the links don't work

 

[wowilson]

Yes I have made a mess of things. I am trying to figure it out. Stand by

 

[Arnaud Van Tilburgh]

I can see the picture, although not much detail to see on the bolster itself

arnaud

 

[wowilson]

Here are some close-ups. Like I said the photos are not very good.

 

[Dulltool]

I like them.... You should be proud.

 

[glstrcowboy]

Very nice for one month's experience.

 

[Gun Nut]

Looks good to me. Were u nervous? I had a feeling you would you would do something soon. Are these knifes from GRS? Does this make you wonder what the others in our class are doing?

 

[wowilson]

Thanks Y'all

Nervous? Yes, until I actually started. But that is how I feel in all of my artwork. Once the tool starts cutting the nervousness subsides and I feel much calmer. I will say, however, that during the background removal I took a much larger bite than I had planned. It was then that I left my body temporarily. But you know, I got through it.

The knife was ordered from GRS, and it cut great.
And yeah, I would like to see what the rest of our class is getting up to these days.

 

[Gun Nut]

Well, it looks good. May have to try one myself.

 

[monk]

unique looking stuff you did there. thanks for the fotos.

 

[Arnaud Van Tilburgh]

Yes that shows better. The one on the right looks like a pocket knife for the crusaders. :biggrin:
I like the on the left.
arnaud