Cetan pictures are finally up!

[Chiro75]

Well, I finally got the pictures from my Cetan Tanto kit up on the web! It isn't finished yet, and there are some typos and stuff, but I rushed to get them up as soon as possible! The link is <a href = "http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab/1298/cetan.html">http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab/1298/cetan.html</a> and there are currently two pages done (I broke the pics up or it would take too long to view). Let me know what ya think!

 

[Brian Lavin]

good job, I'm going to get one of these kits after I pay for the two knives I've got on order with Rob already! I think your tutorial will help me avoid the many potential pitfalls inherent in this kind of project.
PS I agree about the way the tanto lines being softer makes it look more like the original tanto design.

 

[AKY]

Good work, Chiro75! I, too, have used maroon linen micarta and like it a lot. About the drill press: I need to get one! Using a hand drill is tough work! I drilled three 1/2inch holes through 1/8inch ATS-34 last night and it took and hour. Rob will be getting that blade and three others shortly for ht.

Keep at it!
Tony

 

[AKY]

Chiro75,

I also wanted to suggest a method for keeping those bevel edges sharp. Tape some sandpaper to a flat surface. I used the formica counter top in the kitchen (wife was a little uneasy about that). Work each surface, being careful to not round off the edge between the different planes. It worked well for me on a tanto I just did.

Lots a luck.
Tony

 

[Chiro75]

Thanks for the feedback, guys! I should have the tutorial done tonight, if all goes as planned. As far as keeping the bevels sharp, Rob eluded to that in his instructions. I tend to like flowing lines better, though, so I opted not to use a sanding block rather by accident, but I was happy with the results all the same! I should have the tutorial done soon, so please read it and input anything you may feel is erroneous...
Steve