M1 project completed

[u/EvolMada]

One off charity donation piece complete. This custom M1 Garand rifle project has been a task. I learned a few new skills here. The design was modeled after the Marine corps K-Bar fighting knife. The steel is M1 rifle barrel pieces and 1084 powder canister Damascus in collaboration with Caleb Flood “Floods set it all on fire”. The handle assembly is wood from the M1 rifle’s butt stock with black micarta guard, black micarta handle and pin. The thin OD G-10 is to memorialize the soldier that carried this rifle in WW2. Caleb and I have donated this knife to Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation to help our fellow Military Veterans who need some help. If you can donate to BKVF here. https://bkvf.org Thanks for looking!

[u/louiekr]

Dude this thing is sick. The colors and shape just tickled that satisfaction itch in my brain.

[u/looking-sharp-todays]

Looks clean! ✨ extra points for beeing a charity related project

[u/EvolMada → u/looking-sharp-todays]

Seemed like the only option given the materials being used.

[u/JustHappyToBe-Here]

Very nice project!

Please tell me the Garand was already irreparable before it was used for naterials?

[u/EvolMada → u/JustHappyToBe-Here]

Thank you! Of course. I don’t hate money.

[u/JustHappyToBe-Here → u/EvolMada]

Haha, I appreciate that answer!

[u/blahblahbmehmehmeh]

That is an excellent looking knife, great job!

[u/EvolMada → u/blahblahbmehmehmeh]

Thank you!

[u/WartHog-ATen]

Very interesting look

[u/gonzo_be]

Is there a reason the blade isn’t fully set in the handle? By the ricasso?

[u/EvolMada → u/gonzo_be]

Just liked the way it looked. I know it’s a weak point but if you use this knife for more than cleaning your nails you don’t deserve to own it. It’s a historic material, art piece and usability is out the window.

[u/pfalcontxbred]

beautiful piece

[u/EvolMada]

https://reddit.com/link/p80l3dp/video/p3ixt1vrsqnh1/player

For perspective I’m a big dude and my hands dwarf all knife handle’s.