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Thin down the handle and sand everything back flush with the tang Sanded smooth and ready for the handle finish. I used Watco danish oil following the directions on the can Letting it all dry. What I didn't realize is that the tape would etch the blade. When I pulled it off, there were...

This is my process (all cell phone pics) Use the hack saw to cut lengths of steel More hack saw Drill holes The big holes are for the pins. I use the little holes to attach to a grinding jig Profile the blank. Just a design that I think looks good. Grind the bevel using a jig...

I'm new to the forum and new to knife making. I'm not very good yet, the finish on my blades leaves a lot to be desired. But I enjoy making them. These two I made from 1084 steel, ground them as best I could, heated them up until a magnet wouldn't stick, then stuck them in canola oil. Seemed...