First hidden tang!

[Gliden07]

I finally finished my first hidden tang knife. Tons of problems on this knife. In my defense this was one of the first knives i made. But I had problems with it so I kept pushing it off. Decided to finish it good or bad. Learned a ton and the next one will be better! Even with the problems I like the blade shape and handle shape. Steel is a file that I found metal detecting near the Hoosic Tunnel, handle was a chunk of Walnut from Dennis Morland (Thank you)!!

 

[Dennis Morland]

You gave that piece of walnut a great honor. Looking good.

 

[John Wilson]

Great job on your first one! Hidden tangs are a lot of doggone work. The ultimate truism in knifemaking: "I could make a whole other knife in the time it takes to make and fit a guard."

 

[Gene Kimmi]

Looks good! The first one can feel a little overwhelming, but the feeling of accomplishment when it's done is worth it. That handle looks like it would fit in the hand really well.

 

[Cojab]

I like the blade shape also. Good job

 

[Rick Otts]

Looks great!

 

[Von Gruff]

Yes the hidden tangs are another set of difficulties t learn and overcome but the process of getting the first one done should give you a new perspective and an anticipation for the next one to put your new found knowledge to the test.

 

[Gliden07]

Yes the hidden tangs are another set of difficulties t learn and overcome but the process of getting the first one done should give you a new perspective and an anticipation for the next one to put your new found knowledge to the test.

It did do that! The knife needs to be planned better next time though. It will be better!!

 

[Smallshop]

07...good job!!

 

[Kevin Zito]

Excellent job! Guards suck... but they are worth it. Looks super professional.

 

[MikeL]

I think it looks great. I’m doing my second hidden tang and it’s taking forever.