First knife is done!!!

Line_of_weakness said:
Well done. I love nick and allen's videos, and they've been a huge inspiration for me as well. The plunge is great, and the scales fit flush like a glove. Certainly better than my first knife. In the tradition of Allen Gough, though, you must destroy it, for science. Have you chosen a brand or mark or anything like that?
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I don't think I can destroy this one since it's my first :D plus I had Darrin Sanders to the heat treat so it should be stout. They both make some great videos sure did help me.
 
Frank Niro said:
A very good looking and very useable knife !! Hard to believe some seem to have so much talent and some of us must learn every little thing about the knives we make the hard way. Good for you, Sir !!!!
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Thanks for the nice words Frank! There are definitely some flaws one of my holes for the corby is oversized and has pretty much a ring around it and my edge is not perfectly centered I will try and snap a few pics of that stuff.
 
Nice job man! Sexy curves and really useful geometry. The extra time and effort getting each step just right definitely shows.

I can only offer one suggestion; next knife using that walnut, consider wet sanding with oderless mineral spirits and fresh 320 or 500x paper right before applying your first coat of tru-oil. The slurry will fill the grain and give an opportunity for a glass smooth but non-shiny satin finish. Also make an effort to rub away all the tru-oil you can as it begins to cure. If it is not getting hot, you are not working it hard enough. This is easy to maintain and typically looks great over time.

Now go build your sheath and be proud!:thumbup:
 
Andy Lewis said:
Nice job man! Sexy curves and really useful geometry. The extra time and effort getting each step just right definitely shows.

I can only offer one suggestion; next knife using that walnut, consider wet sanding with oderless mineral spirits and fresh 320 or 500x paper right before applying your first coat of tru-oil. The slurry will fill the grain and give an opportunity for a glass smooth but non-shiny satin finish. Also make an effort to rub away all the tru-oil you can as it begins to cure. If it is not getting hot, you are not working it hard enough. This is easy to maintain and typically looks great over time.

Now go build your sheath and be proud!:thumbup:
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Thanks for the tips Andy I will try that.
JP
 
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