My first knife attempt

[Mattyb]

This is my first attempt at making a knife. I got a set of leaf springs from my neighbor for free, so I thought I would use it to practice on.

I cut the rough shape of a knife like object with an angle grinder and cut off wheel. Then I annealed it and hammered it flat, bent the handle on my RR track anvil, and now I am trying out my 2x72 grinder. I don't think my bevels will turn out very well, but I am learning a lot in this first try.

 

[Rick Otts]

Hey its a great start.You will do nothing but get better with each one you make.

 

[BrandantR]

Keep at it! That's a big undertaking for a first knife. The best advise I can offer is to not be afraid to make mistakes and to not get discouraged. Have fun and enjoy the adventure.

 

[John Wilson]

The only way to really learn is by doing it. Have fun with it!

 

[graveyard]

keep that knife so wen you look back you will know you have gotten better

 

[martinsanders]

Not bad. Keep us posted.


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[Mattyb]

Thanks guys. I already have a smaller and completely different design drawn out another leaf spring, but one thing at a time.

 

[IanBryant]

Good looking first. Keep it up and always apply what you learned from your current knife to your next one.
Keep posting them.

 

[rhinoknives]

Congrats, Now take everything you have learned and make the next one better! :35: