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More like he's related to me. Thanks for the comments guys.

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Don't let a lack of funds keep you from making knives. A KMG or similar would be great to start with if you can swing it. If not IMPROVISE! Here is an example of my most recent work done on this sad little Craftsman.

I wanted to share what I use for a belt grinder. It's a Craftsman 2X42. I made a few simple mods to enhance it's greatness. I didn't have the money to buy a nice grinder, and still don't, but I didn't want to wait on making knives either. I know I'm not the first to use the Craftsman. I just...

I wanted to share what I use for a belt grinder. It's a Craftsman 2X42. I made a few simple mods to enhance it's greatness. I didn't have the money to buy a nice grinder, and still don't, but I didn't want to wait on making knives either. I know I'm not the first to use the Craftsman. I just...

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I think it looks great.

I am using a 2x42 Craftsman belt grinder. Less than $200.00. The plunge lines are done by hand on the grinder, no fixtures. I lined the platen with a cut section of tile to act as a liner. I still need to get used to it. It affects how the plunge lines come out. I'll get there.

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Are your pads to wet with etching solution? We may need a picture of your setup to diagnose this thoroughly. I haven't had this problem before.

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Great aged look. You done good man.

Merry Christmas boy! Recent winter weather in Oklahoma.

Thanks guys! The jimping is how it got its name "Roughneck". My wife came up with it.

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Roughneck 1095hc Steel 3/16" thickness 3.75" blade length 8" overall length Black and Orange G-10 Corby bolt fasteners Acid etched patina Kydex sheath with Teklock Razor sharp

Roughneck 1095hc Steel 3/16" thickness 3.75" blade length 8" overall length Black and Orange G-10 Corby bolt fasteners Acid etched patina Kydex sheath with Teklock Razor sharp

I've broken off the tips before. It sucks massively! Bummer guy.

I don't know about humble, maybe killer, super sweet, and great looking. You did great with those!