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Re: Case knife with Jade :D
« Reply #15 on: June 11, 2016, 12:22:58 AM »

Wow, what a polish on that Jade.  I will have to try that technique.  It has been a long time since I posted in the knives after I did my first knife.  I had so much fun and Michael had given me some tips on the material I was going to use so I took his advice and switched to Jade. He is a fantastic resource.
I love the single bolster on the Case.  I have looked since viewing and Michael calls them "barehead"?  are these available or do you have to grind off the rear bolster of a regular Case trapper or Peanut?  If you do grind off the rear bolster is it more critical in the cupping and grinding of the pin that holds the knife together?  I like the look so much more that a double bolster knife and yours is a wonderful example of how pretty it can be.  :Worthy:
Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Case knife with Jade :D
« Reply #16 on: June 21, 2017, 07:34:06 PM »

I've always liked case knives and jade.  You put the 2 together and did a great job.  Thanks for posting.
Steve
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Re: Case knife with Jade :D
« Reply #17 on: June 22, 2017, 12:51:26 PM »

can you wet to dry any other material hard material  like agate?
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Re: Case knife with Jade :D
« Reply #18 on: June 22, 2017, 09:39:01 PM »

With Agate there is no need to wet/dry during grinding or polishing.  The reason for doing it with jade it because of the fibrous nature of jade and achieving a better polish.  Std grinding techniques work fine with agates.
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Re: Case knife with Jade :D
« Reply #19 on: August 15, 2020, 08:16:11 PM »

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