2nd knife with sheath

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nc527

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Ok go easy on me as this was build out of a sawblade, and the tools used were; bench grinder, angle grinder, cutting torch, various files and sandpaper, and last but not least the drill press. this is my second knife as my first was crap and made from a lownmower blade. anyways lets get the specs. It has a 3in. blade and about 7in overall. then handle scales are 1/4in oak plywood. the sheath was made out of od canvas that was stapled, then a imitation lambskin piece was inserted on the side of the sheath where the edge is to prevent the staples from dulling the blade. Anyways, heres the pics, and dont forget to comment.
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Its very rough but shows lots of promise. Good Job! ... The handle scales should be more rounded. the blade needs to be polished. did you heat treat it? if so, How? Does it atleast skate a file?

Jason
 
It was annealed twice, then quenched in oil. then it was tempered with a propane torch on the spine. I figured it was tempered good enough when I could drop it on concrete from about 10 ft. up without it having any dings. as for polishing I have a polish wheel and white compound but I dont know how to polish correctly. since i took those pics ive sewed the sheath and hand sanded the scales a bit.
 
ouch i think i might be at risk of tetnus just looking at it !

at least use sewing needle and thread to put the canvas layers together
 
did you read the above post before posting such a ludicrous comment about the sheath. If you do not have anything constructive to say, then say nothing at all.
 
Looks a lot better than my attempts at knifemaking.

Like Jason said, I'd round the edges on the handle some more. Also, if you're going to pocket it in that sheath, I'd take a couple pieces of scrap leather or plastic and sew to at least the tip area to prevent it coming through. Otherwise, it's a good size and good shape and should make a handy user. :thumbup:
 
hmm..

didnt even notice that ..

when i clicked the thread it wasnt there .. either my net is being slow .. or maybe server is slow .. but good job on cleaning it up a bit ..

as for polishing , all you have to do is take the polish and put it on the blade one way or another .. anything from hand polishing, up to a bench mounted polishing wheel ..
 
Keep working at it. I've seen the first efforts of some top makers of today and they weren't any better than what you've done here. It will all depend on how much effort you put into improving.
 
nc527 said:
did you read the above post before posting such a ludicrous comment about the sheath. If you do not have anything constructive to say, then say nothing at all.
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I must debate your answer. I am not the kind of person to talk down about peoples work so i don't. but i feel that "constructive" criticism is a very important part of improving. I have seen some top name makers comment on newbies knives and seem very harsh and brutality honest. some new makers get affended and others respond with honer and respect having been given advice from such a high end maker. Like for example at where i work. my boss approached me one day and was telling me how impressed he was with me. and i asked him why and he told me that no mater how upset, bossy or peeved of he got at ether me or with the stress (lots of that) at the shop i always took it with a smile. and i told him that the way i saw it was that he cared about me and wants me to become better at my job and that's why he spends the time to look over my work and keep on my case about every little thing i could do better. i then told him thanks for caring and wanting to help me get better. I believe its all in how you take it and your views on that people here on this site really do care about you and want you to become better even though some times thy may seam harsh.
 
you are right, it just irked me that he didnt see my post about sewing the sheath
 
This will probably be the harshest and yet most caring critique you will get. (this forum, this thread)
Everyone's goal is to improve the quality of the handmade blade, people are going to give you honest criticism, it is not always gonna be delivered sugar-coated. There will be sarcasm, deal with it.
The knife is rough, you should put up clearer pics of the current condition of knife and sheath instead of getting offended by the response to what people see.
Read the stickies, start your next blade

-Page
 
nc527,

While your knife is rudiment compared to many talented fellows on this forum, it is still one of your own making....hold on to it forever, and pass it down to your loved ones. You will get better if you keep an open mind and trust the veteran makers on this forum. Never worry about how the advise is delivered, just thank the Lord it was delivered too you.

As a newer maker I can point you toward some really helpful books:

http://www.amazon.com/Wayne-Goddards-Knife-Shop-Revised/dp/0896892956
http://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Knives-Richard-Barney/dp/087341389X
http://www.amazon.com/Blades-Guide-Making-Knives-Kertzman/dp/0896892409
http://www.amazon.com/Knives-2009-Joe-Kertzman/dp/0896896757

These reading combined with magazine articles and forum information will improve your results....guaranteed.


Keep on posting pictures too....

Best of Luck,

Bob,

Hershey, PA

BTW....I have a hard time taking pics of my work:p too
http://www.knifeworld.com/handles-guards.html
 
I personally suggest leaving the knife as it is once you consider it *finished*

Then you will have something to compare your knives to as you improve. You can say, well my first started like this, it had these flaws, and now my second only has these, etc.


I'm interested to see what it will look like when you shows some updated pics!
 
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