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So I use a 1"x 30" to shape stock and do primary bevels on my blades, after using a hand grinder to rough cut the shape. After that all the bevelling and finishing is done with files and sandpaper. I thought I'd make a camp knife for me, (prototype of a new design idea), and a kitchen chopper...

First time trying a paring knife and first use of the new HT oven. Material is 1/16" 15N20, ground to almost a zero edge. That was fun. Handle is just plain old walnut and green spacer material. This was done just to see if I could work 1/16" successfully. Might do more of these actually, but I...

Just scored a Thermolyne 48000 for $60 today, only slightly used. It came with an archaic controller though, an automatic no memory no ramp one. Does anybody know if this can be replaced with a newer aftermarket one?

My first kitchen knife. 6" long, 1.5" wide, 3/16" thick 1084 with Zebrano wood handle scales. Hand made brass bolsters. Slices through tomatoes like a dream! Wasn't sure how hard getting a zero edge on that thickness was going to work, but it came out fine. A plus is that when cutting through...

Delete if not allowed...but just sold my first knife. To an old high school buddy, but hey it still counts. Even made a quick sheath to go with it, cheap one as I am not charging too much for the knife.

Hi everyone. Just got back into bashing and grinding, at 50. My name's Adam and I'm in Ottawa, Canada. Used to work as a CADCAM programmer / designer / sheet metal worker. Now working for the gun lobby up here. Knifemaking is a useful stress reliever, LOL. Just a couple of quick and dirty...