2 new ones I just finished(updated pics added)

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Here's my latest knives. I used cpm154 and wenge wood for the handles.
Here's some more pics. I went and bought a barrel sander to clean up the underside. works so nice! should have got one of these a long time ago...



I was out testing this little dude today and took some more pics.. this is my fav of the two. the cpm154 seems to hold an edge real well.






 
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This is the first time I used wood, so I don't have anything to compare it too. But I can say it wasn't that difficult to work. the dark part of the wood is harder than the light streaks so it likes to sand down in a little. hope that helps
 
They look nice. Why did you leave the underside of the longer one so rough? You still have some fairly large nicks in the tang and along the choil.
 
I will probably go back and clean that up at some point. I can only reach it with my dremel and it takes forever. ha
 
They workmanship looks nice and the handles look great. Nothing to be ashamed of on these two.

There are some issues you should think about on future knives:
The shape of the smaller one is good, and your use of curvature is also good. However, the knife might look a bit better with a tad less curvature. It is fine as is, but try drawing it with less curve to see if you like the look.
The larger knife starts with a curved handle and ends with a straight blade. Reducing the curve of the handle a bit and adding a tad of curve to the spine of the blade might make the knife "flow" better. I do not like the tip. It looks like it broke off in an accident. It should have the spine continue out and the edge continue up to reach it. You could add a bit of drop to that point shape if desired.

Both seem to have a funny curve to the blade edge. It is more pronounced on the larger one. It is hard to describe in words why it looks off. Look at some photos of blades in The Galley and online to see what looks best to you and compare to these blades.

The bottom of the handle on the larger knife needs to be rounded in more ( and maybe on the other, too). The bottom side should be slightly narrower than the top. The overall cross section should be oval to somewhat egg shaped. Avoid any 90° edges.

It looks like the thong tubes need to be chamfered. They look like they have sharp edges.

Are the front rivets mosaic rivets or Loveless bolts? ( nothing wrong, just can't tell from the photos).
 
bladsmth said:
They workmanship looks nice and the handles look great. Nothing to be ashamed of on these two.

There are some issues you should think about on future knives:
The shape of the smaller one is good, and your use of curvature is also good. However, the knife might look a bit better with a tad less curvature. It is fine as is, but try drawing it with less curve to see if you like the look.
ya, I'm starting to feel the same way about the curves. and the size. I originally set out to make something that can be worn horizontally on the belt somehow. (Havent figured out the sheath yet)
The larger knife starts with a curved handle and ends with a straight blade. Reducing the curve of the handle a bit and adding a tad of curve to the spine of the blade might make the knife "flow" better. I do not like the tip. It looks like it broke off in an accident. It should have the spine continue out and the edge continue up to reach it. You could add a bit of drop to that point shape if desired. This is a modified warncliff type blade. And is not for everyone I guess. I like it, but it's not quite how I pictured it. =/

Both seem to have a funny curve to the blade edge. It is more pronounced on the larger one. It is hard to describe in words why it looks off. Look at some photos of blades in The Galley and online to see what looks best to you and compare to these blades. I'll do that

The bottom of the handle on the larger knife needs to be rounded in more ( and maybe on the other, too). The bottom side should be slightly narrower than the top. The overall cross section should be oval to somewhat egg shaped. Avoid any 90° edges. Good tip thank you

It looks like the thong tubes need to be chamfered. They look like they have sharp edges. I will have to look into this, not sure how it's done

Are the front rivets mosaic rivets or Loveless bolts? ( nothing wrong, just can't tell from the photos). They are corbys. I think I should have used pins on the wood. I was afraid I was going to drill them in too deep so the bolts werent in enough and you can see a dimple where I started sanding into the threads
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thanks Stacy always good to hear from ya.
 
Nice work.

I can see you went a bit to deep on grinding that corby bolt. It happens :) Just be sure to counter bore deeper next time.
 
AVigil said:
Nice work.

I can see you went a bit to deep on grinding that corby bolt. It happens :) Just be sure to counter bore deeper next time.
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Ahhhh....Corby bolt!
Yes, make sure the seat is deep enough that the shaft hole will be below the surface. You only need about 0.10" seat thickness to hold in most any handle material. I usually bore to leave 1/8" of seat. If the bolt shaft is too long, shorten both sides the amount needed to make it fit right. Corby bolts come in varying lengths, so it is good to get the size needed.
 
I love the look of that little knife, it should make a great edc. Good steel choice too, it seems that Cpm154 has a good balance overall property wise. I think I will switch to it after I run out of 1095, but probably do both.
 
Very nice. I especially like the reverse tanto (modified wharncliffe?), obviously people have differing tastes. My experience using such shapes has been very well received. By me. ;)

I'd also like to know what you used for liners. The red looks sweet.
 
Lol. Ya I like them too. I think they're cool looking. The liner material I used is from pops.
 
zealot said:
Lol. Ya I like them too. I think they're cool looking. The liner material I used is from pops.
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But what kind of liner? G10, vulcanized fiber, or...? I'm guessing fiber. If so, how did you find working with it? If fiber, did you soak it with CA or anything?
 
Sorry, ya just checked it's vulcanized fiber. It's pretty tuff and kind of plasticy. I just cut it and glued it in lol I think I finished the handle with Mylands and polyurethane. I got the stuff from a friend and it doesnt have a label on it. Should I have soaked it first??
 
The stuff absorbs water so sealing it with CA is something some people do. I've used a bit of the stuff and haven't had any problems. I still have a few sheets (including red), maybe I'll put em to use. :)
 
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