First knife from Aldo's 1084

ClosetotheEdge

ClosetotheEdge

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Here is the first knife I have made, from a bar of steel I ordered from Aldo(1084). My first three knives were made out of files. I am using a 1x30 and 4x36 grinder to profile and grind the bevel. This knife was made for my sister it has a 2 1/2" blade and OAL is 5 3/4".

Has not been sharpened yet. Any constructive criticism would be appreciated.






 
Nice knife you built there. The handle looks comfy - is it paduk? Bloodwood?
The only criticism I have is that maybe there cold have been more of a point, but that depends on what the knife will be used for.

Bruce
 
Thanks guys.

Bruce- The wood is actually Redheart. She specified that she did not want a "pointy knife" but if I were to make this for myself or someone else I completely agree.
 
Thanks strider and zulu.
Yes, this is my 4th. I have others that I am working on but this is the 4th I have finished.
 
I agree with Bruce, I think the point should be more defined unless it's intended to be a skinner. The plunge lines look pretty close to even in the third pic, but they aren't perfectly even (they're better than a lot of factory knives though). It's hard to see but it looks like there are some deeper scratch marks that didn't get completely taken out.

I'm being nit picky but that's because you asked. It's good to get feedback; if no one gives you constructive criticism then you won't know where you need to improve.

Having said that, overall I think it's great quality for a 4th knife and I think the overall design is good. Keep up the good work :)
 
Wow Chris, thanks for the advice. You are exactly right. I show my friends and family but all I get there is "that looks great" "I am so impressed". Its nice to have more knowledgable people show you where you can improve.

Thanks
 
Nice work. Now go cut something with it and scratch it up :D
 
I didn't notice it until Fumbler mentioned it because I do everything from my phone but now I see the unevenness of the bevels. I "fixed" a knife like that before by filing in a Spanish notch. Just a thought.
 
Excellent job.

A tiny Spanish notch can be added with a small cylinder stone in a dremmel tool ( use a 3/16" chain saw sharpener stone).
The spine can be straightened in the drop to make a point on a stone or a belt grinder.
 
Looking good. The only thing beside a little more point I'd like to see is more of a guard, or notch to prevent you from sliding up on the blade. If used as a skinner only you should be OK, any push cuts and you risk cutting yourself. Other than that it looks like it'd be real comfortable.
 
Would a spanish notch be any notch that is cut below the plunge line? Or is it a specific shape? Could I use a small chainsaw file since I do not have a dremmel?

Avigil - I will let her do the scratching:)

Will, when you say "guard or a notch" do you mean make more of a finger choil in the front?
 
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