FARRIER'S RASP (needs improvement)

[brokenspearpoint]

Still have a long way to go in my development as a knifemaker, but wanted to show this one for now. Still don't do grinds very well and still don't create perfect bevels, but I am saving up for the nice belt grinder and hopefully that will allow more precise work. My 6" bench grinder is limiting. Blade length on this one is 5 3/4" and OAL is 10 1/2" made from a farrier's rasp. Handle material is sandalwood. I'll be working on the lanyard today. As always, I appreciate any comments or suggestions for improvements.

 

[panch0]

I think it looks pretty good. I have alway loved the way farriers knives look.

-frank

 

[Andrew Colglazier]

Looks nice to me! How are you doing your heat treat?

Andy

 

[ArtinNC]

The knife looks pretty good and after reading your post you know what the next one needs and a good grinder will help alot.. Rasp knives make good knives. Just need to grind some more blades. I'm like a doctor still practicing after about 25 of making knives.
Art

 

[Hankins]

Three words...Practice Practice Practice
Soon your skills will outperform the grinders ability, you will know when.
Do yourself a favor and buy a good grinder or this will repeat itself, ask me how I know this!
If I were to do it over it would be done with the No-Weld grinder plans available.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Looking pretty good.

 

[C.Edmondson]

For only having a 6 inch grinder I think you did a hell of a job!!! Keep up the good work!!

 

[brokenspearpoint]

Thanks guys for all of your feedback and input. It is sorta intimidating to put one's work out there for review when I can't even do a good plunge line yet, but I am enjoying the heck out of what I can do and just looking forward to improving. The advice and encouragement given by the good folks on this forum is invaluable.

 

[percy]

The enjoyment you get will grow along with your talent. Good equipment is great but nothing mathces desire.
Percy