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It looked like I would be able to do most of the work on the handle for the smaller knife but then I messed up and I had to correct a few mistakes before I got into a state where I could show something. But I can show you the process of making decorative screws/nuts for the end of the...

I finished all time-sensitive work and the weather should go bad now so hopefully, I will advance the work on the two bowie knives this week. In the meantime, I prepared the wood for handles and when I was at it, I experimented a little. If it goes bad, I will have to use different pieces of wood, but that is always the risk....

Aukro Auctions

01/04/2024

Unfortunately, I did not do much knifemaking and I won't for a few more weeks. I have other, urgent duties right now. However, I managed to give my last three knives for auction.

I had some hiccups with my auction account so my last three knives still are not for sale. In the meantime, I am going to continue to make new knives. I still have several naked blades that need finishing. Now I wish to continue with two bowie blades.

"Black Wolf"

18/03/2024

The third knife I wish to present here is "Black Woolf". A big camping/hunting knife with a curved blade. This time a full-length tang with a wooden handle. The blade is from spring steel 54SiCr6 blackened with oak bark extract.

"Wild Boar"

11/03/2024

Starting the auctions was unfortunately delayed, Aukro is still in the process of transforming my account from personal to business.

"Auroch"

04/03/2024

I will set the knives for sale one per week for the next three weeks. Partly because I would not have much to write about otherwise – the spring approaches and I am currently completely overwhelmed with non-knife work – and partly because I think it is better to give each knife its article and not to dump them in...

Tree new knives and their sheaths are finished. Today I will present just the sheaths, due to time constraints.

Works on the third sheath do not progress as quickly as I would like, unfortunately. At the moment, it is sewn and sanded and in the process of being dyed. And while I was waiting for the dye to dry, I went for a walk in the forest. Just a walk for mental and physical health. However, I might have found some unique materials for knife making....