Ernie Swanson ~ 2010 Halloween Build Off ~ Fixed Blade

**Ernie Swanson** · 07-24-2010, 09:18 AM

This is my first time taking part in a JD build off, I hope I don't let you all down too bad

I started drawing up my entry last night, After I got the 1st draft sketch done, I looked at it and a name popped into my head

" The Tazmanian"
Yep thats right

Here is a pic of my drawing, Comments welcome

I am thinking Some 3/16'' or 5/32'' 1095, mirror finished for a little shazzam, ss pins and thong tube, and red and black micarta scales.

**cardoso5fr** · 07-25-2010, 06:09 AM

That is a good begin

**Lon Humphrey** · 07-27-2010, 09:19 AM

it looks like it has some teeth for sure!

**Curtiss Knives** · 07-27-2010, 07:14 PM

Guys, you better watch out for Ernie. He has "Pink Lunchbox Mojo!"

**Ernie Swanson** · 07-27-2010, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by Curtiss Knives

Guys, you better watch out for Ernie. He has "Pink Lunchbox Mojo!"

LOL Thanks

**Iceman** · 07-28-2010, 03:07 PM

Looking Taztastic!

**Ernie Swanson** · 08-01-2010, 11:32 AM

I got the blade half way cut out, Then my damn band saw blade broke.

As soon as my new one comes in I will get it cut out, profile ground and give you all some pics to stare(laugh) at

**tubtar** · 08-08-2010, 01:13 AM

I like your approach.
More traditional , but with enough eye candy to make it art.
That , and I am a huge fan of the H.P. blade.
Can't wait to see this one finished.

**Ernie Swanson** · 08-17-2010, 10:14 PM

OK, I got some work done tonight.
Almost got the knife profiled but I need to pick up a small sanding drum to finish.
I will get some more pics soon!!!

**Ernie Swanson** · 08-20-2010, 09:23 PM

Got a little more work done!!

Here its painted in Dykem

Here it is with some layout lines

Here we have the holes drilled for the pins and the thong tube

Here is the last of the drilling, to light the handle!

**RoyalM** · 09-08-2010, 06:34 AM

Time for some bevel action?

**Ernie Swanson** · 09-19-2010, 08:47 AM

Sorry for the delay!!

I got the bevels ground and hand sanded. Its taking me a while to hand sand because I have tennis elbow and can only do it for about an hour at a time.

Here are a couple more pics

**tubtar** · 09-19-2010, 09:21 AM

Looking good !
I just looked at your location........we're damn near neighbors !

Keep up the good work.

**RoyalM** · 10-09-2010, 05:34 AM

How goes this entry Ernie?

**Ernie Swanson** · 10-17-2010, 01:15 PM

Sorry for delay, I switched jobs and started driving semi again.
I have the blade packaged up and am sending it to get heat treaded this week.

I should have it done soon!!

Now I just need to find some black and red layered micarta