Self Made Knives
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I just uploaded an album of my first knife, and/or second one. Last fall, I made the one with the paracord on it, with a filing jig. It's 1/8" thick, O1 tool steel. I bought that piece of steel solely to make a knife, over 20 years ago. It has sit in my garage, moved along with me, into my new shop, etc. I was looking for something one day, and came across that piece of steel, and decided it was time. Put it off long enough.
I was pretty happy with it, but not happy with the process, so I built a belt grinder from one of the forum member's plans, Wayne Coe. First test of the grinder was to build the same knife again, kind of... The second was thicker, 5/32", and I tried a swedge and clip point this time. I think the first felt a little thin, second seems more like it should be.
I've finished one more since then for my daughter, a small little hunter with micarta handles, and I'm trying a folder now. My maker's mark/name is Self Made.
Anthony
I was pretty happy with it, but not happy with the process, so I built a belt grinder from one of the forum member's plans, Wayne Coe. First test of the grinder was to build the same knife again, kind of... The second was thicker, 5/32", and I tried a swedge and clip point this time. I think the first felt a little thin, second seems more like it should be.
I've finished one more since then for my daughter, a small little hunter with micarta handles, and I'm trying a folder now. My maker's mark/name is Self Made.
Anthony