File grinding a bevel post heat treat?

[BluntCut MetalWorks]

Bingo! except I didn't glue belt section down, faster & less hesitation to put on fresh belt. Also 1" wide = higher pressure with less effort.

I used to do this more, nowaday occasionally employ this technique when certain situations my VFD 2x72 at min speed is still too fast and when I want to length-wise scratches (instead of vertical).

 

[Natlek]

Bingo! except I didn't glue belt section down, faster & less hesitation to put on fresh belt. Also 1" wide = higher pressure with less effort.

I used to do this more, nowaday occasionally employ this technique when certain situations my VFD 2x72 at min speed is still too fast and when I want to length-wise scratches (instead of vertical).

That is best tool I made and use .Good for cleaning after HT , good for take of decarb. layer , excelent to put finish on knife .This is my first kitchen knife I made , from already hardened D2 steel 1.5mm thickness with this tool :thumbup:
In my home they are afraid to look at this knife not to use it ......that sharp is, he just glide through

 

[duurza]

But I plan to live forever!

But seriously... thanks for the reality check. The first piece of equipment I bought for making knives was a lowly 1x30 belt sander. Now, even though I do hacksaw everything by hand, I can't imagine putting in the bevels by hand tools... spoiled I guess.

It's actually not that bad. From personal experience, let me give you a break down of an hours work of hand filing.

15 minutes actual draw/push filing to remove material
15 minutes using my file card to remove the metal that is clogged between the teeth
30 minutes vacuuming the scraps to ensure I don't step on any (they hurt...)

Not sure if it has been mentioned yet but get yourself a file card! You will definitely need it.

 

[Maelstrom78]

That is best tool I made and use .Good for cleaning after HT , good for take of decarb. layer , excelent to put finish on knife .This is my first kitchen knife I made , from already hardened D2 steel 1.5mm thickness with this tool :thumbup:
In my home they are afraid to look at this knife not to use it ......that sharp is, he just glide through

Your filing/sandpaper setup looks great. I bet it is awesome for going up the grits for final polish.