Book of Eli machete Finished

[Balaram]

Can I ask how you pin the scales to the blade? I know nothing about knives so it's something I've always wondered..

Here's one way--special screw-together pins.

 

[fuelish]

Can I ask how you pin the scales to the blade? I know nothing about knives so it's something I've always wondered..

I cut some steel rod slightly longer than the width of the tang and scales. Then I drilled the scales and tang to a slight interference fit. I put epoxy on the tang, put the scales on, then drove the pins thru leaving a little hanging out on either end. I clamped it together and let the epoxy cure.
Then I peened over the pins and ground them flush.

 

[lastboyscout]

...looks great. I plan to plasma burn one today out of 1/8" titanium.

 

[lastboyscout]

Re: Eli machete started

The original photos looked like the two knots were "turks head" knots rather than just wrapped...?

 

[Ghostsoldier]

Fuel...that's beautiful, my man! :cool Excellent work...and yes, I think a "ball" on the end of the handle might facilitate the wrapping and knotwork (I'm running into that problem now with my version :angry)...but, it looks like you nailed it! :thumbsup

Here's mine....http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?p=1107406#post1107406
Rob

 

[SchwarzOct]

Hi, I also take the Patterns and using the .dwg I made the v2.1 Machete for a College project.
It´s made in stainless steel 3/16, laser cut.

 

[Ghostsoldier]

Can you post some photos? I'd love to see it!:cool
Rob

 

[SchwarzOct]

Today I´m going to work on it. So this the project so far.

 

[Ghostsoldier]

That's beautiful, so far! Keep us posted....:thumbsup
Rob

 

[bladefans]

Any chance you might be making more than one? Looks amazing!

 

[chuckyAPP]

Today I´m going to work on it. So this the project so far.

Any updates on this?

 

[Ghostsoldier]

The DVD is out now, as well as the BluRay disc....which means I might be able to finally snag some decent screen caps! :cool
Rob

 

[chuckyAPP]

Hey Schwartz, how much does it cost to make a blank like that?