New Damascus blade and Homemade Knife

[perry]

I made my first knife from a hand plane blade . I pinned and epoxied a goat horn handle with buffalo horn bolsters on . I roughed out the profile with a el cheapo bench grinder and the steel never heated more than I could hold in my hand .

I gained a new respect for those of you that polish your knife blades . I spent 3 hours over wet and dry sandpaper and didn't get all the scratches out . I ended up soaking the blade in vinegar overnight for a patena type finish .

The knife takes a very fine edge and I am happy with my first knife from scratch

I found the Damascus blade while looking around for knife blanks I followed links to a medievil supply mob called 'Esford " in Brisbane . I gambled after talking to the people and bought the knife for $55.00 . I know you usually get what you pay for but this is real Damascus that takes a good edge . The knife is 15 cm longoveral lhas bone scales and a brass bolster . I couldn't be happier - tremendous value for money .

regards Perry

[Jaydo]

anyone that has a go at knife making has my respect, its in my objectives to do, right up there with making my own bow,

i love the look of the knife you made there, you said this was your first attempt ?,

its very good,

keep up the good work

jaydo

[bsrecurve]

both look good mate - i just can't believe it took you so long to get into the knife making caper.

for those interested - i visited the shop the other day and ended up leaving with a damascus bowie knife - just couldn't resist, and i've always wanted a "big chopper" type knife. sorry - no pics as i don't have access to a digi camera at the moment - it is item # RL17 on the website.
a really interesting little shop....


http://www.esford.com

[TomW]

Lovely knives Perry. And yes, polishing is a real pain in the butt.

[Coach]

Well done , on both knives

[Chase N. Nocks]

Nice knives mate. Back hair needs another shave tho.

troy

[TEX]

Hey Perry
Great knives.
Reg Tex