Imperial Field Knife | Solo Concept (metal)

[Mara Jade's Father]

How’s my knife coming along?

 

[Buckethead]

How’s my knife coming along?

Hey, all parts in now, so just gotta get round to your finishing options. Super busy weekend just gone at a con, so just trying to carve some time. Should have it ready to go after this weekend, weather permitting!

 

[kamakazykid]

if any more of these are made, I would be interested

 

[Buckethead]

if any more of these are made, I would be interested

Hi, some spots may open up in a few days, as people on the list have failed to contact me, so I'll be opening up the spots

 

[xAlpha]

I got my kit today! I can't wait to work on it this weekend.

 

[Buckethead]

01/06/19
OK officially opening up all the unpaid spots as per my post a while ago. These are now first come first serve. If you were previously on the list you can of course still purchase, but will be giving out the spots oldest to newest on that first come first serve basis. I want to get this run finished now, so the only finishing I will do on them is a bevel grind on the blade if you wish (i.e option A)
Just as a reminder:

• Base kit is £60
• UK Shipping £6.50, International, £20
• Bevel grind on the edge (optional) £20

Please post in this thread if you'd like a kit, and I'll pm you. Payment is by Paypal to paypal.me/bucketheadprops

Thank you everyone for supporting this run, and I still look forward to seeing what you do with the kits, or just seeing them in your collections or as part of cosplays

 

[CptMogadon]

Hi Dan, I just saw your post on FB and would be interested in purchasing a kit if there are any left?
I am UK based and would like the Bevel edge please.
Many thanks in advance!

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Mine is in the US. Just a few more days. Very excited.

 

[Buckethead]

I have 2 kits left on this run, then that's it! Let me know if you'd like one of them.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Received mine today. I couldn't stop working on it once I received it. Take a look. it is posted on my project build thread.

My Builds: The growing of an eclectic collection

Here is my current project, it is going to be an Imperial Officer Field Cap with googles. Years ago I bought a Museum Replicas Officer cap for no other reason than some place had marked them down on sale. I think the shape and material is not very accurate but I thought it might make a...

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[Buckethead]

In case you hadn't seen, all knife kits have now sold! Thank you everyone who bought a kit and I hope to see your progress on your builds! In case anyone missed out but still wants a piece of the action, I have uploaded my files to Shapeways so you can order some, or all of the parts you need to help with your own build

My shop is here:

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[DFC Props]

Does anyone have recommendations for polishes for aluminum? I'm nearly complete with the sanding of my blade and hilt, but I wanted a semi shiny look. Since I did the bevel by hand, it's a little rough so I plan to make it a used blade, like the user has continued to sharpen it over time. It can be a little weathered, is what I'm getting at.

 

[Buckethead]

Does anyone have recommendations for polishes for aluminum? I'm nearly complete with the sanding of my blade and hilt, but I wanted a semi shiny look. Since I did the bevel by hand, it's a little rough so I plan to make it a used blade, like the user has continued to sharpen it over time. It can be a little weathered, is what I'm getting at.

I use Brasso and Mother's Mag aluminium polish. These are great and will finish a high sandpaper finish to a satin look I would think. I polish mine on a mop to get them super shiny, then use the other polishes. But yeah, I would try going up to like a 2000 grit, then polish, for the look you want

 

[Mechanized]

Thank you for adding the files to Shapeways, I appreciate it

 

[DFC Props]

I use Brasso and Mother's Mag aluminium polish. These are great and will finish a high sandpaper finish to a satin look I would think. I polish mine on a mop to get them super shiny, then use the other polishes. But yeah, I would try going up to like a 2000 grit, then polish, for the look you want

Great! Thanks for the tip... I got to get a higher grit sandpaper to get it even smoother. But first I need to get rid of some of the imperfections that are still visible.

 

[DFC Props]

Hey everyone,

Just sharing my finished knife. These are the pictures I posted on my Instagram page (that is why they are square). The handle color is different than what I originally said I would do... I messed up with the color in my airbrush and just went with it... it's a very dark brown. Pretty pleased with the result though. It received a gloss clear coat and I tried knocking back the sheen slightly by weathering it and using steel wool.
Sanded the blade and hilt guard all the way up to 2000 grit and then buffed it with Brasso, as per Dan's suggestion, minus the Mother's Mag Aluminum. The hilt guard just got sprayed with a flat black.

 

[Buckethead]

Awesome job!

 

[DFC Props]

Awesome job!

Thanks! It was a little challenging to get clean lines on the bevel due to hand filing, but it turned out better than expected. I also actually lost the tip... it's sort of fixed. You had proper tools so yours came out super crisp. You did a really nice job on your blade and stand. How many knives did you keep? It would be neat if you finished some more in different themes.

For anyone interested, I also finished a build video. I try to keep them short and somewhat entertaining...

 

[Buckethead]

Just in case anyone reads this thread, I am still doing runs every now and again of the aluminium parts of this knife kit. You can find them over on Etsy here:

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