Here is the second knife that I have re-handled. It is a hunter by New Zealand maker Bill Reddiex. I have gotten the scales profiled, but still have some finishing to do before I can start to polish the wood. I made a small mistake on the wood just behind the left bolster. It appears that either the wood moved when I was drilling or when I was checking the holes in the pair of scales. This time, I am not sure what the wood is, perhaps Walnut.The bottom knife is an Al Mar Gunstock, again from the fire. This time, I got the wood straight. I did have a little problem with the cheap drills that I was using. Just ahead of the pins on the reverse side, the wood splintered as the drill came through. It pays to get some good bits!
I still have some shaping on the Mar, and finishing on the Reddiex, but with the power sander, it is a lot easier than when I started the Mar Tanto.
Stay Sharp!
