All The Knives I Have Made

They didn't start with the iPhone 5. By that I mean that Apple came out with one thing and continuously revised it. I think that's exactly what you should and will be doing from what I've read already. Can your designs use some work? Sure, but then again the people who make perfect knives aren't 13. I think you are on the right path and there is definitely some promise in what you have, especially your clip blade.

My advise would be to keep it up. Just like what BladeChick777 has said, you're only going to acquire more tools or knowledge from here on out. Best of luck to you and Webster Blade Works.
 
I think you're off to a decent start. I'm not trying to tell you what to do but I think those knives would look spiffy with some primary grinds (FFG, Scandi, Hollow etc.) I think using some pins with the handles would look nice, too. I've used the brass rods that come with Spyderco sharpmakers before and they work great. I used them for this guy (Butt end of the knife)

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What tools are you working with? Again, I'm not trying to tell you what to do. Just giving some advice:)
 
mcrow said:
First off, I'm not going to crap on your work like some people feel the need to do. I think it's great a kid your age even wants to do it and is putting some effort into it.

I worked with a blacksmith/knife maker for about 3 months to learn some basic skills and the first knife I made at about 23 didn't look significantly different from the second picture you posted. Making knives is very difficult, making a quality well finished knife is incredibly difficult.

What methods are you using to make your knives? Are you using a forge and pounding out a rough blade then finishing it or are you just taking a chunk of steel and grinding it?

I can see some promise in the one with the brown wood handle and the divot out of the top of the blade. Of your knives that one looks the most knife like. Just looking at the knives you posted here I get the impression you are grinding knives, not forging. I'm guessing that because of the thickness of the blades. However, if you are not using a forge I don't suggest trying to rig your own and try to learn on your own. Forges can be very dangerous.

Either way, good work.
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I had knives that looked amazing and very practical but the steel was too thin so when I heat treated it they snapped right in half.
 
seelow123 said:
I think you're off to a decent start. I'm not trying to tell you what to do but I think those knives would look spiffy with some primary grinds (FFG, Scandi, Hollow etc.) I think using some pins with the handles would look nice, too. I've used the brass rods that come with Spyderco sharpmakers before and they work great. I used them for this guy (Butt end of the knife)

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What tools are you working with? Again, I'm not trying to tell you what to do. Just giving some advice:)
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jig saw to cut out the steel, a bench grinder, file and sandpaper
 
isaacsawesome said:
I know there bad but im only 13
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No kid you're fine. I agree...it's great to see somebody your age into something organic like...well working with your hands. The second one shows a real nod to some time honored designs. That one has a very useful shape. The sooner you ditch the red paint drips the better. The worst way, IMHO, to get started making knives is to make them as a weapon...or worse yet, made to look like a weapon with paint drips.

Do some searching on the Puukko. Look at the very simple forms. While those are forged, you could pretty easily I think make a pretty fair one with files or grinders. They are generally small blades (3.5 inches or so) with simple stick tangs inserted into wood or antler handles. Many aren't even peened on the pommel. That form would allow you to a) practice on several while using up little steel, b) get good at a classic form at an early age with minimal investment in equipment.

When I was 13 I was into putting handles on knife blades that I got from catalogs out of Outdoor Life and Field and Stream. All in all, I am more about making the sheath than the knife and always was. Get some leather and make yourself a sheath with that second one.
 
HoosierQ said:
No kid you're fine. I agree...it's great to see somebody your age into something organic like...well working with your hands. The second one shows a real nod to some time honored designs. That one has a very useful shape. The sooner you ditch the red paint drips the better. The worst way, IMHO, to get started making knives is to make them as a weapon...or worse yet, made to look like a weapon with paint drips.

Do some searching on the Puukko. Look at the very simple forms. While those are forged, you could pretty easily I think make a pretty fair one with files or grinders. They are generally small blades (3.5 inches or so) with simple stick tangs inserted into wood or antler handles. Many aren't even peened on the pommel. That form would allow you to a) practice on several while using up little steel, b) get good at a classic form at an early age with minimal investment in equipment.

When I was 13 I was into putting handles on knife blades that I got from catalogs out of Outdoor Life and Field and Stream. All in all, I am more about making the sheath than the knife and always was. Get some leather and make yourself a sheath with that second one.
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I have a lot more tools now and am making a mirror polished one with blue g10
 
Bear with me for a minute on this one.

They are a hot mess. But I have seen a bunch of people start out as hot messes who now have their own "custom maker" subforums on knife discussion sites.

Use your knives..
Make knives that work, not knives that look cool.
Don't try to reinvent the wheel.
Listen to experts.

You will get better fast.

I look forward to seeing it happen.
 
marcinek said:
Bear with me for a minute on this one.

They are a hot mess. But I have seen a bunch of people start out as hot messes who now have their own "custom maker" subforums on knife discussion sites.

Use your knives..
Make knives that work, not knives that look cool.
Don't try to reinvent the wheel.
Listen to experts.

You will get better fast.

I look forward to seeing it happen.
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Thanks
 
isaacsawesome said:
I know there bad but im only 13
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Those are pretty good for you being only 13. I doubt I could've made those when I was that young. Keep it up and don't lose any fingers. :thumbup:
You are a damn lucky kid to have a bench grinder and jig saw.
 
Just dropped in to say that I'm 21 and probably wouldn't do much better if any better(likely worse) than the ones in the first post.
Keep at it. =]
I try to give the best advice possible.

I would love to see the one with Blue G-10! I'm a blue lover lol.
 
Good job Isaac! Remember, you don't have to be a master craftsman to enjoy the craft. If your goal is to get better, it will come not only with experience, but also with wisdom. And wisdom only comes with age. So if you stick with it, you will naturally improve.

As an aside, every single one of them is better than anything I've made. Know why? Because I've never taken the initiative to make one! ;)
 
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