Letter Openers

[Marshall]

Hey guys I was out in the shop yesterday and cut two of these letter openers as well as two more of the Gothic one's too-- these sure are different for sure . I cut them out of the soild 1/4" Walnut material as I use a lot of Walnut for the Ornaments I make also . Any comments welcome ............Another one of Steve Good's Patterns also .....

[Chachi]

Really nice work there.
  Steve does have some awsome patterns.

[jdbcarving]

Great job, but, question?  The fine detail in the handle, is it strong enough to hold up or would they break off with use or stick/cut you when you use it?  Love the design, but, with grandkids around I have to make sure anything I make is safe for them.
jim

[termite]

nice cutting, they look good. i wouldn't let kids play with these because of the sharp points. to
easy to fall & stick themself or someone else. i am not critizing your work, i like the dark wood

[Marshall]

I thought about this question in making these and also who was getting these and they are not sharp enough to cut , BUT no I WOULD NOT have them around for small children either . I thought to myself I sure hope these are not used for a weapon either , so never the less one should be careful whom you make these for . And yes they are a heck of a lot stronger than they look , as a matter of fact the wife has put several that I've already made to the test . These are made for adults only in my thinking ......but if you make these don't make them any thinner than 1/4" soild material . I have read to not use Oak for it's grain is not strong enought , use Walnut - Maple - Mahonhany . Hope this helps........my opinion only ...........