First knife is done...well almost..

[panch0]

Well here it is. My first knife. 6 1/8" OAL, blade 2 3/4", ATS 34 steel heat treated @ TKS, green canvas micarta handles, flat grind.
one million dollars shipped anywhere. j.k.

To be honest when the steel arrived at my door I thought what the hell did I just spend my money on? What the hell was I thinking? When I started seeing this piece of steel forming and looking like an actual knife, well it was kind if exciting. Only thing I am having trouble is putting an edge to it. I tried it on my belt grinder but its too fast and did'nt want to over heat it. I am puting a 40 degree bevel whith my sharp maker soit should be a while. Anyways, I want to that every body here in this forum for your help and advise. I really enjoyed making this little guy and it won't be the last one I make. That's for sure.
-frank

 

[safetyman]

Nice little knife you got there...looks like it'd be the perfect size for an EDC.

 

[Sam Salvati]

Nice pancho, coming along good!

 

[Cliff Davis]

Looks great Frank. :thumbup: Addictive isn't it?

 

[panch0]

Its rough around the edges, but I learned a whole lot and hope to get better with each one. Thanks for the compliments.

 

[CDH]

Now you've done it. You can't make just one! I get the feeling you're hooked...welcome to the insanity!

BTW, that looks a helluva lot better than my first attempt. :thumbup:

 

[J.S. Carter]

Looks Great Man! That is alil guy too aint it!

 

[ddavelarsen]

Excellent! If that's your first knife, you are in for one hell of a ride. Have fun and thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see what's next.

 

[Will Leavitt]

Nice knife! Must be nice to make a first knife that doesn't make people barf

 

[Robert Mayo]

Its rough around the edges, but I learned a whole lot and hope to get better with each one. Thanks for the compliments.

It is a nice little knife well done and i'm sure with each one you will get better.

Bob

 

[Keith Montgomery]

That's a heck of a nice first knife.