Question about filework

Don McNeil

Well-Known Member
I am working on my first Bowie...and I am going to do a vine pattern on the spine. Is it better to file pre or post heat treat? This knife is stretching me as a knife maker...it will be my first Bowie...my first hidden tang and my first sharpened clip point blade. I am really taking my time with this one. It will also be my first Elk Antler handle. The guy I am making it for originally wanted serrations on the spine which would have been another first for me but we settled on file work. As soon as I get it done I will be posting the pics here.
 
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