False edge question

Metalhead0483

Metalhead0483

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Hey all, I was fiddling around in the garage yesterday and did this rough grind. I've never done a false edge and I wanted to give it a try. I think it came out okay, but I had a question about that top false edge. Should I leave it like that, with plunges like the real blade, or should I grind it down so it blends with the spine? (There's probably a better way to say that, but I hope you get the idea...) Practical considerations? Esthetic opinions?

If anyone's curious the stock is 1/8"x1" 0-1. I know there's quite a lot needs doing before I can proceed, but I figured the rough grind would be good enough to get your thoughts on.

I appreciate your input! :)

Nate W.
Fairbanks, AK

 
It is your choice. On that blade I would move the plunge back some more for aesthetics.
 
I think I would try something like this, and the other name for what you are doing is "swedge"

swedge_zpsbyslexp7.jpg
 
What John proposes (above) would make the knife look better. Many swedges are swept back which gives the blade a more streamline look. It's really all up to you, but if you want that more F-16 streamline effect, do something along the lines of what John proposes.
 
Swedge, huh? Cool, good word to know.

Good advice from everyone, thanks! When I get off work I'll go home and have another look at things and see how they look. Not sure if I'll keep it a cut swedge or go with a drawn swedge as described by John.

Decisions decisions... ;)
 
I would blend in the swedge. Looks like it's coming along well! On a separate note, be careful with your blade to tang transition area. In the future try to leave more meat on the tang where it meets the Ricasso (The Ricasso is the unground portion of the blade between the bevels and the tang). The step down from the Ricasso to the tang doesn't need to be that severe. Try half that distance. Then you can taper the height of the tang. It's good that you have radiused corners there. Here is what I'm trying to describe:





Metalhead0483 said:
Hey all, I was fiddling around in the garage yesterday and did this rough grind. I've never done a false edge and I wanted to give it a try. I think it came out okay, but I had a question about that top false edge. Should I leave it like that, with plunges like the real blade, or should I grind it down so it blends with the spine? (There's probably a better way to say that, but I hope you get the idea...) Practical considerations? Esthetic opinions?

If anyone's curious the stock is 1/8"x1" 0-1. I know there's quite a lot needs doing before I can proceed, but I figured the rough grind would be good enough to get your thoughts on.

I appreciate your input! :)

Nate W.
Fairbanks, AK

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And of course I COMPLETELY f###ed it up last night. That's what I get for trying to do just that one other little thing instead of leaving well enough alone... :grumpy:
 
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