12 Months of Making Knives

[bike4fun919 OpbunchKnives]

I've been on here for a while and have enjoyed the forum especially the sharing of knowledge. I figured I've been at it long enough to understand critiques and appreciate feedback. So here are a sampling of knives I have made over the course of the last 12 months most recent at the bottom. I'd appreciate your feedback and suggestions to help me become a better knife maker. (yep, I'm nervous )

 

[Bob Ohlemann]

It is difficult to give accurate feedback on knives from photographs. You would be much better off to put a few of your best knives in the hands of a superior maker and ask for an honest assessment. Mabey take them to a Hammer-In or other knifemaker event in your area. Personally, when I give feedback on a knife, I like to understand what the maker is doing now so I can offer pointers on how to fix the issues I see. That kind of dialogue is best in a person to person conversation.

Bob

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Of course, it's better to assess them in person- but I can tell that you had a natural ability of knifemaking, and your grinding has improved quite a bit.

 

[Adam Buttry]

My suggestion would be the same as Bob's. If you really want to know where you stand, you need to get your knife/knives into the hands of a recognized master maker.

The first year I began making knives, by chance one of my knives ended up in the hands of John Doyle. He contacted me and gave a fair and honest critique. It helped me tremendously, and I'm still thankful to this day that it worked out that way.

 

[HSC ///]

pretty good progress for a 12 month run
the top most ones looks like the pins aren't always lined up or in proportion to the handle, the ones where you have 3 pins.
could be the angle of the pics but that's what sticks out to me as could be improved
otherwise nice looking work

regards

 

[kuraki]

These are the things that catch my eye. By all means though excellent work for your first year.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

A lot of progress, for sure. Your grinds look very good.

I suggest working on your handles a bit more. The front is still rather abrupt on some of them.

 

[bike4fun919 OpbunchKnives]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I'll try to find a talented/established knife make and have him critique a few of my blades.

 

[Bob Ohlemann]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I'll try to find a talented/established knife make and have him critique a few of my blades.

So...if you were to fill in your location on your profile, you might find someone in your area to provide some mentorship.

Bob

 

[bike4fun919 OpbunchKnives]

and all this time I thought I had...…………...thanks updating next.