First couple in the works

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DirtyDave413

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Glad to see there is a lot of new guys in here and I'm not the only one haha
Here are my first couple in the works. Built a File Jig ala Gough.
I'm using O1 because I have experience with it when I was a tool & die maker
Almost have the Bevels the way I want. Just about ready to heat treat then make the handles
Don't be shy with the criticism..... Always looking for ideas/improvements.

9" x 1.5" Drop Point



7" x 2" Skinner
 
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Lookin' good, Dirty. Like that jig, looks extremely simple. Clean lines too. Post more pics of your process.
 
Your work looks very good so the styling is something that is yours and not mine. I think ,that top knife, however, would be far more useable if the blade was more like 1" wide. Frank
 
I need to clean off my work bench, it's getting pretty cluttered. Too much going on at once. Was making Micarta and haven't put the resin and stuff away.

Made some Burlap and some Black and Red Layered Khaki material from old Dickies pants

 
In the bottom pic, are those steak knives?

I like the top knife. Looks clean and simple. You gonna put your micarta on that? I'd like to see pics when you're done.
 
Strigamort said:
In the bottom pic, are those steak knives?

I like the top knife. Looks clean and simple. You gonna put your micarta on that? I'd like to see pics when you're done.
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Yes there is a box of old kitchen knives on my bench there.
I'll probably use the micarta on these first couple knives
 
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I'd probably make that guard groove, deeper.


I think maybe the handles are too wide.

They look like they fit your hands now, what happens when you have handles on ?

Before you have handles finished and attached, mockup and play with them with cardboard, playdough or something like that.
 
Might want to drill some extra holes or hollow grind the tang to help with the balance. Remember that the handle scales will add weight to the knife. I've done one knife without drilling out the tang except for pin and lanyard holes and it ended up feeling a bit heavy in the hand.
Nice work though and might I say that is an impressive jig.
 
FullyTorque said:
Might want to drill some extra holes or hollow grind the tang to help with the balance. Remember that the handle scales will add weight to the knife. I've done one knife without drilling out the tang except for pin and lanyard holes and it ended up feeling a bit heavy in the hand.
Nice work though and might I say that is an impressive jig.
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I milled out a pocket in the handles today to lighten them up.
 
Almost done with my first knife and sheath. Need to put the finishing touches on the blade. (sheath is still a bit wet in the pic)
7" skinner, Burlap Micarta.


 
2nd knife, Drop Point. 9" OAL, 1.5" Wide Blade, .156" thick O1 Steel (this is the blade in the first 2 pics after slight modification)
Orange and Black Paper Micarta


 
Very nice work!! I love the profile on both of them, but I'm loving that skinner. I really like the burlap micarta. Care to share your process for making it? I have a bunch of old jeans sitting in a pile waiting to be made into micarta, but I may try the burlap first.
 
Just did a forced patina on the blade by submerging it in Apple Cider Vinegar for a half hour. I like the way it came out. It faded the handle a little bit, so I polished it up with Johnson's Paste Wax

 
Broomhead said:
Very nice work!! I love the profile on both of them, but I'm loving that skinner. I really like the burlap micarta. Care to share your process for making it? I have a bunch of old jeans sitting in a pile waiting to be made into micarta, but I may try the burlap first.
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There are a ton of videos on youtube about making micarta. Process is the same no matter what material you use. I have a pair of 5"x7"x3/4" aluminum plates that I sandwich it in between. Comes out really flat.
Wax Paper first, then paint a layer of resin, place 1st strip, paint resin, 2nd strip, resin, 3rd strip, resin, etc, etc, then wax paper and clamp the whole thing between the plates.
One thing about the Burlap is that it soaks up a lot more resin than paper or denim. Use resin liberally.
 
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