Can I bring the bevel higher?

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Johnnymichigan

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Hey Guys. I have been a lurker for years and finally joined this year. This is my first post. I am a brand new maker from Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

I have a .25 stock of 80crv2 steel from alpha. I have it in the shape of an old tradesman/butcher/survival knife. I'm currently working the bevels w a file by hand. No jig yet. Trying to learn by hand till our 2x72 arrives in a few weeks. I feel hand filing is great learning. The problem I have is I have a nice bevel going but it needs to go higher. There are angle grinder marks just on surface above the bevels. There is room for it. The plunge lines I made first were too high and deep so I need to take the bevel higher. Should I hand file or wait for the grinder? Thank you guys.
 
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Sounds good. In a few hours I'll get to it. I researched some similar knives and I can bring that bevel really high Thank you!
 
Got to keep the lines the same on each side. I want it to be right on the angles and not disrupt the flow of the knife. I'm learning it's about the design and not necessarily what I want it to look like
 
Oh you do great. I understand you. I'm just so new to this I don't see it like you do yet. I will get to it this morning and try and even out the bevels I have and then raise them after scribing the line
 
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Oh you do great. I understand you. I'm just so new to this I don't see it like you do yet. I will get to it this morning and try and even out the bevels I have and then raise them after scribing the line
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Easy way ....................
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Drag bend part keep marker in hole? I may be so new I did not understand that I really appreciate you guys helping me. A lot!
 
Wow I'm doing the filing after using my calipers and black marker on the blade. Now I can see I'm working in the right area. Thank you guys
 
Johnnymichigan said:
Oh you do great. I understand you. I'm just so new to this I don't see it like you do yet. I will get to it this morning and try and even out the bevels I have and then raise them after scribing the line
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It is not easy to keep constant angle when you use file freehand .....periodically use file this way,that will help you a lot .
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Yes I was going back and forth. It seems I am on the right track. I may have gotten to excited w the chainsaw file and the plunge lines are a bit deep and high. The raised bevel will take care of that I hope. My partner in this will be here later and I can share this help from you guys w him. Thank you. I'll keep you posted
 
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