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  1. Joetrain

    Knife #5, Please don't hurt yourselves laughing.

    Ok, this one took forever because of some unexpected difficulties and new techniques i tried. However, there are some things I love about it even though the flaws are glaring. It sits in the hand great, the edge is super sharp, and the basic design i had in mind actually worked, even though...
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    The knife that sent me to the ER

    This little guy put me in the ER. Apparently I have an allergy to airborne particles of deer antler. I had a problem when I was peening the brass. A gap developed bewteen the bolster and the handle. Did I do something out of order, or is this something do to with tecnique? Any input is...
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    Lesson Learned

    I was working on a miniature knife the other day, since I am still waiting for my next shipment of steel and I had some scraps laying around. I decided on a small deer antler for a handle and proceeded to carve an eagle head into the butt. I got carried away having fun and guess what I forgot...
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    New knife idea

    Since finishing my last two knives my sister in law has approached me and asked me to make a knife for my brother's birthday at the end of July. That gives me a month and a half to finish it, so I figured I'd better get crackin with the plan. He loves big heavy knives, and anything black...
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    Knives 2 and 3, be brutally honest

    The last knife I posted generated alot of awesome tips, many of which I applied to these two knives. As a result they are much better. The mini chopper is going to be a father's day gift for my dad, and the little bowie I am giving to my nephew for his birthday. I still have a little sanding...
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    First knife needs critique before starting next project

    I just finished this one and was wondering if I could get some feedback from the pros. Its kinda ugly, but I feel comfortable calling it my first real knife. 1084 steel with brass pommel and gaurd, stacked leather handle, and I still need to put an edge on it. Maybe I should have done that...
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    First knife needs critique before I start the next one.

    Ok, here is my first actual knife from 1084 steel with brass gaurd and pommel and stacked leather handle. I know it's pretty ugly, especially against some of the masterpieces I've seen here, but I wouldn't mind some feedback before I start my next project. I've already learned that there is a...
  8. Joetrain

    Drill Press?

    I have been having difficulty drilling holes in my steel latlely. It seems like my bits either dull too quickly or won't cut at all. I have been using a cordless drill with my steel in a vice, is a drill press the only way to do it right, or is their a less expensive way to drill holes. Maybe...
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    Grinder

    I was thinking about selling my canoe to buy some new tools. I was wondering if it would be worth my time to buy a craftsman bench sander for around 150 bucks or if that would be a waste. Any thoughts about using that kind of tool to grind down a knife? I really don't have the money for any...
  10. Joetrain

    Stabilizing?

    I have read alot of descriptions of handle material that is "stabilized" and was wondering what that referred to. I gather from context clues and some of the posts I've read that there is a process involving the application of adhesives and pressure. How is this done, and to what end? Is it...
  11. Joetrain

    serrations?

    I am working on a knife right now and I am toying with the idea of putting serrations on the top of the blade. Any pros or cons people know of? Also, is there any preferred method of doing it?
  12. Joetrain

    Brainstorm anyone?

    I just started work on a knife but I find myslef unemployed and in a financial bind so I can't afford to buy any more materials. Anyone know a cheap handle material (and by cheap I mean as close to free as possible)? If I have to I'll just wait until I can purchase something, I really don't...
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    First real knife

    I just recieved my first bunch of supplies to get started on my first real knife! I've been waiting for the mailman all week like a kid on Christmas eve, so I'm anxious to get started. Any tips from the pros out there before I dive in?
  14. Joetrain

    Started my first hawk

    I started pounding out a ball peen hawk for the first time yesterday and I think I've learned quite a bit. First off, my improvised forge needs an upgrade. Second, I need a bigger anvil. And Third, now I know why blacksmiths were always so ripped. That's one heck of a workout! I only got...
  15. Joetrain

    putting in pins?

    My shipment of steel is supposed to arrive on monday (YAAAAY) so i was wondering if I could get some advice on puting the pins in the handle. I'm pretty sure that the way I did it last time, (drilling out holes a little larger than the pins and striking them with a hammer, then grinding down)...
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    Making a mark?

    I've noticed everyone's knives have thier maker's mark on them and I was wondering the methods for going about this. Some of them appear to be etched while others seem stamped. I have stamping tools for leather but it seems like strking hot metal might damage them, and a drummel tool seems to...
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    Does anybody know anything about this blade?

    A friend of mine showed me this weapon and I was immediately drawn to it. I was wondering if anyon recognizes it or knows anything about its history. There is a running wolf mark on the blade which I think is german, but that is all I could find out.
  18. Joetrain

    Leatherwork is my old passion, knife making is a new flame.

    I recently completed my first knife and found it very fufilling. I have always looked for new ways to integrate my leatherwork into other areas of crafting, such as bags, belts, rifle slings, sheaths and pouches. I have made some pretty cool stuff, but this was my first attempt at a knife...
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