2nd Knife

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weasle1204

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Hello, i wasn't going to post this because i didn't get to spend as much time as i wanted on it. Gave it away as a x-mas present, was sanding on the car ride over, lol. could have used some more time but he got it as is, and it was free so he can't complain.

Would appreciate feedback as i'm fairly new to this and would love to get more into it. Currently i'm working in a very small garden shed with no power..... only power tool used is a cordless drill. light source is usually a headlamp or some candles, lol. It get pretty cold in there as well. Heat treat was done by me with a brake drum forge i made. My setup is anything but high tech.

Blade is 5/32 01 steel.
Handle is Lacewood, cocobolo and copper.

I honestly didn't take any measurements, sorry.

Last thing, any of you guys on Vancouver island? Would love to go see how others are making knives as well.









 
oh...... Almost forgot, the potato was probably a terrible idea but it worked very well. It was to keep the handle from touching anything while the oil was drying. i'm learning that not all steel likes vegetables, stained it a little but i got it out.
 
It looks very well done for a 2nd, especially considering the conditions under which you work. I think you have a knack for it.
 
Honestly guys, tear this thing apart. You won't hurt my feelings. I posted the pics hoping for criticism. Totally understand that tons of people post on here with all different skill levels and you can't be expected to give feedback on everything. That being said please don't be shy if you do have time. You you won't hurt my feelings. I really do want to get better and even though I've never met any of you, when I don't know how to do or make something, searching this forum is how I get my answers. So huge thanks to everyone here! It's an awesome community you guys have here, hopefully I can add to it one day.
 
Is it comfortable in the hand? Does it cut well? Does it hold an edge well?

Just looking at it on the screen, it looks pretty darn good, especially for the second knife. Without having it hand, I would ask if the edges on the steel of the finger notch are sharp enough to dig into the hand or if they've been rounded.
 
If you want criticism you gotta give us something to work with. There isn't much to complain about. The blade shape is very good with nice high grinds which appear to be pretty symmetrical. The finish seems well done as I can't see any scratches. The handle looks comfortable and stylish. The front of the scales are well rounded, the seams of the layers of the handle lamination are nice and tight, the pins are sanded flush with the handle scales. It doesn't look like you overheated the pins while working them since there are no burns or discoloration around them and the pins are well spaced. You're doing great. Now get busy on another!
 
Honestly it feels really good in hand and you don't feel the copper at all. The one thing I really need to work on is the edge.... I'm a little stuck honestly.... I don't have a belt sander to start the initial edge. I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I used sand paper and a long sanding block I just made to start the edge. When it was fairly close I switched to a lansky sharpener but this way is awful. If anyone has a better idea of how to do this without power tools I would greatly appreciate a link. And I just realized I lied to you guys.... I also used an old table saw to cut the lacewood and cocobolo, but that's it I promise! Lol. Thanks again for the feedback, it really helps.
 
Thank you i4marc! You'll be happy to know I've got another one in the works already.... I'm hooked
 
Awesome, thanks for the link. I've got the next one almost ready to be sharpened. When it's done i'll post pics again, i've got more time to spend on this one thankfully and it's coming along nicely. Thanks again for the help!
 
How did you finish your lace wood?

Looks pretty good
 
Thank you, this is the 3rd time i've tried to respond to this.... hopefully it works. i just rubbed in some boiled linseed oil after sanding. i think there are probably 3-4 coats on it. i'll take photos with the next one and post it. might be a few days but i'll get it done.
 
crossed heart forge is on vancouver island. check out the website, he has some great videos :) i think its a fantastic 2nd knife. tear it apart ? if i was being picky i would notice the curve of the wood over the finger groove does not exactly match the curve of the metal. i wish my 2nd knife looked half that good !
 
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