First Knife
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First Knife
Had a go at making a knife over the break.
I was limited on material and tools so be kind.
The steel is 440 stainless. Unfortunately the piece of steel had a small cut mark in it so I had to work around it.
I was limited on material and tools so be kind.
The steel is 440 stainless. Unfortunately the piece of steel had a small cut mark in it so I had to work around it.
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- Gringa Bows
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not a bad job for first attempt Tex,i like the handle..............Rod
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Hi Mark, I like the shape and size. What is the recomended finish for antler? Steve
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I have no idea.
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Nice work TEX, i love the top edge grind, is it false or fully sharpened?
Also, what grind did you do on it?
Thanks,
Carl
Also, what grind did you do on it?
Thanks,
Carl
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Thanks Hillbilly.
It's a false edge. Not sure what you mean about grind.
It's a false edge. Not sure what you mean about grind.
- jindydiver
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Looks great
How did you harden it?
How did you harden it?
Mick
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Looks great Mark --- GKL
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I didn't heat treat the blade. Although it has a shaving sharp edge at the moment I am not sure how long it will last.
This is more of a test knife for shape rather than for using out in the field. The knife is quite heavy. If you have any ideas on how to harden stainless steel I would love to hear.
Tanks Mark
This is more of a test knife for shape rather than for using out in the field. The knife is quite heavy. If you have any ideas on how to harden stainless steel I would love to hear.
Tanks Mark
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TEX wrote: If you have any ideas on how to harden stainless steel I would love to hear.
Hardening stainless isn't rocket science but it requires some equipment that can be expensive for a hobbiest. Your best bet is to send it to Hills Heat treating in Melbourne
Mick
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Re: First Knife
IMO
I would take the handle off it.
Drill a number of holes in the tang, it will help with the weight.
Take the edge off it.
Send it to Hills and get it heat treated professionally ( Not more than $14.00 + reply postage)
Wait for 2 weeks for it to come back.
Put the handle on again.
Sharpen it .
And you would have a good looking knife (from the photos)
I would take the handle off it.
Drill a number of holes in the tang, it will help with the weight.
Take the edge off it.
Send it to Hills and get it heat treated professionally ( Not more than $14.00 + reply postage)
Wait for 2 weeks for it to come back.
Put the handle on again.
Sharpen it .
And you would have a good looking knife (from the photos)
Stewart Townsend
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Australian Knifemakers Guild
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Knives I have made
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Thanks Stewart
I couldn't get onto your photo bucket photos.
I think it's my end that is the problem.
I have a new knife cut out ready to shape at the moment. I will get it hardened if it turns out OK.
it will be another stainless steel one with a different handle design.
I couldn't get onto your photo bucket photos.
I think it's my end that is the problem.
I have a new knife cut out ready to shape at the moment. I will get it hardened if it turns out OK.
it will be another stainless steel one with a different handle design.