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I've had good results with Ernie.

I agree...I would have shot for 350 to 400

Sweet!

There are a bunch of video's on you tube on how to make a sheath if you need some info/help

Oh heck, those are plenty big enough to make a sheath from.

Looks like your time was well spent. They look super!

Scrap leather is fine for making sheathes. You will probably have to scrounge for pieces large enough to make one though. My guess is they are all small pieces. Doing what we can with what we have is part of the knife making fun. I'd love to have more tools and an endless supply of money, but it...

Thanks for sharing, quite interesting!

You did a good job. How did you like working with the krinite? I noticed that quite a few people are using it. A few of the color combinations have caught my eye. I just wondered how it is to work with...?

I like it!

Nice job!

You're definitely headed in the right direction! Welcome to KD and keep the pictures comming!

You are progressing quite nicely There are a few different (textures? / grit(s)?) of scotch brite belt, I use them in much the same way I use sanding belts....start coarse and work towards the lighter grits.

You can actually drive the pins out with a punch and hammer. Once the pins are out you can rest the knife on something strong and solid (anvil would be nice) so that the scale is on the surface and the rest of the knife is out in space...smack it with a hammer...couple of hits should do it...

Hey Tommy, well done.

You want a t least 1.5 hp. As for the plunge lines I use a guide I made from some stainless pieces I had. The guide actually rests on the side of the platen so your plunges are always even on both sides. The only thing you need to control is depth and angle. I ground knives on a craftsman 2 x...

My intention is to do both leather work and flat sanding with it.

I like it. Ya done good Brad. Cant wait to see the next one.

Nice looking work.

Hi and welcome. Lots to do and say here, be sure and share your work....I love pictures!