Hey all. Long time lurker, first time poster. Below is my first foray into the world of "knifemaking" though it was more of a "handle making". I purchased the blank off of a knife maker at a gun show this past winter. It was a second because of a slight bend in the blade while heat treating. It was barely noticable, and made from O1 steel, and was only $15... I figured it beat the eBay blanks for a first shot.
Hollow grind on only one side with a small secondary bevel on both sides (Hollow Chisel?). Spalted maple handle, Aluminum pins, and 3 coats Tung oil to finish. Any input is appreciated. I left some small marks in the wood from rough sanding that I need to spend more time removing in the future. I got excited to finish it though.
Feels good in my large hands and will make for a fun little EDC once I make a sheath for it.
Finishing out an eBay skinner blank with red palm, and then will move onto my first shot at stock removal with a piece of O1 stock I picked up the other day. Also going to work on re-handling a few kitchen knives I have kicking around that were run through the dishwasher way too many times before I got to them.
Hollow grind on only one side with a small secondary bevel on both sides (Hollow Chisel?). Spalted maple handle, Aluminum pins, and 3 coats Tung oil to finish. Any input is appreciated. I left some small marks in the wood from rough sanding that I need to spend more time removing in the future. I got excited to finish it though.
Feels good in my large hands and will make for a fun little EDC once I make a sheath for it.
Finishing out an eBay skinner blank with red palm, and then will move onto my first shot at stock removal with a piece of O1 stock I picked up the other day. Also going to work on re-handling a few kitchen knives I have kicking around that were run through the dishwasher way too many times before I got to them.
