Awesome sharpening and fire-making technique

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Ok guys, after fixing up my Vic Fireman, I wanted to know what else could be done this way, and how well it would benefit the normal use of a belt knife.

So, I did almost the same thing as my fireman, except I didnt need to do any grinding. I just went right too the sander. The first knife I did was the USMC from Ka-bar then I went ahead and did the same to my Master-hunter. The ka-bar has what I would call a scandi grind and has the back swedge sharpened, then put a full convex on the Master-hunter and I have to say they work amazing. If any one is really interested I can go back out and show the full technique, but for now here are some shots of the knives.

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Different angle.
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Now this is shavings from the swedge of the USMC, its very sharp.
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And then them all together.
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What im most amazed at here is that level of sharpness I got from 220Grit paper on a Drill press, Im not gonna use anything else. I havent even went over the finishing stages of the edge( the fine work you know).

And for you non believers, or the guys who just wanna see the masterhunter in action, I made a video of the knife making thin, and curly enough shavings to light from just the steel, no tinder. that will be up in a few minutes.

Someone said to along time ago If I could get my knife to do what a A1 from fallkniven did (lit shavings rite from the steel) I would be set, well now I am.:thumbup:
 
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Wow awesome man:thumbup: Show pictures and maybe post links of your setup. I have been wanting to get a set up for a while to we work the edges on some of my blades and would like to know the technique you used. What you did to that USMC is amazing:D
 
Heres the video guys. ( sorry still cant get the thumbnail of it.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dABA8iXAch8&feature=user

Here's how: [ youtube ]dABA8iXAch8&feature=user[ /youtube ]

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And Ill head back out in a few and show you guys the set up, and the tools I used. Its very cost effiecent, and does a great job. To be fair though, I can see a belt sander doing a better job, but this is pretty good.
 
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Great set up, looks like you get a lot of control. I havr a plan to make my bench grinder into a double belt sander, I'll be sure to post pics if i ever get around to it.
Nice Bayonet and paracord bracelet too, I had one but my brother stole it.
 
Years ago I put a Scandi grind on both a USAF Plots knife and a USMC Ka-Bar. Only I used a poket diamond hone and tons of elbow grease. Still have and use both knives.
 
Looks like you didn't heat the steel up (you could still touch the steel with your fingers), but I'd like to add a warning to anyone who wants to grind blades to make sure that they don't let the steel heat up. It's a fast way to ruin the tempering on your knives.

Keep a bucket of water or wet towel nearby to keep the steel cool. I do that with my belt-sander.
 
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