Search results

I haven't tried a shinto file yet, but I have switched to using rasps for shaping my handles. I have a 3-piece set of Narex cabinet rasps and a 6-piece set of much smaller 6 inch rasps (think needle file size). Since I switched to rasps, the symmetry and even ness of my handles has improved. I...

Latest off the bench. First time working with Magnacut. Handles are Ivory Juma with Box Elder burl bolsters and G10 liners.

I'll probably be able to tell more once I start cutting into it (grain, smell, color). From sanding it just a little, looks like it will polish up nicely. Thanks for the insight on blocks vs. scales. Our shop is moving to a new facility this spring/summer and a lot of stuff is getting...

Just need to decide how I’m gonna cut it up. Scales and blocks.

I’m really loving my new job in an aviation R&D machine shop. Today they were getting rid of some material and were kind enough to let me take some. I know the redder colored blocks are 2” canvas micarta - super dense and heavy- but I don’t know the age. It’s the dark brown material that I...

That would look great. I’d say the white pinstripe.

Life has been conspiring to keep me out of the shop recently, but I was able to work on my current project today. Customer project and my first time working with CPM Magnacut. Hand sanding was tough, but now I’m getting to the fun parts.

Welcome to KD!

Check into places that do countertops for a piece of granite. They always have cut outs from sinks and will usually give you one for free. That's where I got my first one. Nice WIP.

I really like the curve of the handle. Nice flow.

Interesting. I guess it's just me then. I'm unable to see it.

John's Instagram no longer appears to exist. His fishing one does, so maybe you're right.

Thanks for the update!

Thanks guys. I appreciate the time and input.

The only other stainless I have worked with is AEB-L. All the recipes I see for AEB-L have a "pre-heat/equalizing" step. I didn't know if it was required for all alloyed steels and wanted to make sure (Magnacut is not inexpensive).

I'm about to heat treat my first knives in Magnacut and have a question for those of you that have already done so. I've got the basic protocol for where I plan to start- 2050*F for 20 minutes, 350*F temper 2x2 hours. I'm trying to find out if you do an equalizing soak like you do for AEB-L...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I traded a guy ammunition once for sharpening a dozen or more kitchen knives for him. That worked out in my favor.

Finishing up a Father/Son pair of axes for Christmas.

Here’s a link to a WIP that shows it: https://knifedogs.com/threads/viking-axe-mod-wip.51635/ Happy to answer any questions about it.