Am I still a noob? Now I'm on my second knife... more questions

dmcmd · 2026-06-16T21:41:23-0400

Yeah I'm still a noob, but I'm plugging away.

I've done a full flat grind on my second knife. I'm happier with it than I was with my first one. It's much more even. I've got it down to about 0.010 behind the edge all the way down.

But... I've got this sharp plunge line. How do I smooth it out and make it invisible?

Thanks for your advice on this!

Darren

lukusamongus · 2026-06-17T00:02:42-0400

Not very easy, but i used a chainsaw file on the first knives I made. Then a sanding block that I made with a radius ground on it to match the plunge.

Forrest Taylor · 2026-06-17T07:40:54-0400

Yeah, might be tricky. I wouldn't think you'd want to change the thickness in the areas under the handle scales.
A file and lots of hand sanding might work. It would be slow, which is what you'd want.

What's the other side look like?

Nate’s Knives · 2026-06-17T07:43:06-0400

I’m working on my 4th year making and still a noob by a long stretch. Ya never quit learning.

Forrest Taylor · 2026-06-17T07:52:28-0400

What machine are you doing this on?

Forrest Taylor · 2026-06-17T07:53:47-0400

I've got an idea, depending on the machine, and will try to type it out shortly.

dmcmd · 2026-06-17T08:00:04-0400

Forrest Taylor said:
I've got an idea, depending on the machine, and will try to type it out shortly.

The other side is exactly the same. I’m using a vevor 2x72.

Thanks!
Darren

dmcmd · 2026-06-17T08:00:49-0400

I’m thinking I may try a dremel…