from start to finish

[cody1]

I wanted to try and make a couple of knives. These are my 4-5 attempt. Hope you enjoy.
Drawn out on the O-1

My high tech machines used.

My primitive forge that was able to get the metal nonmagnetic. Coleman airbed pump for bellows.

Oil quenching, the flames had just died.

Post forging.

Post triple temper at temp for 57-59rc.

Hidden pins in handles.

More to come.

 

[Ijfleming]

It's looking great so far! I've been meaning to start making some basic knives.. well, my work hours have been reduced, maybe I should start soon.

 

[Gong]

Looks good so far!:thumbup: Is that oak you're using for the handles?

 

[Seals]

great job! Looks like fun.

 

[cody1]

Thanks. The oak handles finished and review of performance coming.

120 8-9" average cut length through cardboard.

edge test, still shaving heading outside.

The knife snap cut through willow branchs more easily than bending the branch and push cutting.

a little chopping

more to come.

 

[cody1]

Onward. Let's batton.

After creating some kindling, I made a quick fire.

I had flame and let it die. Making a spatula next.

 

[cody1]

easily done.

another edge test after the woods work.

On to the kitchen.

She slices and cuts like a dream.

Yum. At no time during the test did I resharpen the knife. It would not shave hair at the end, but would still shave paper. I am very happy with these. Specs. 4.75" blade, 4.5" handle, 1/8" O-1, 1.5" blade height, convex ground. My new favorite bush crafter. Hope everyone enjoyed this.

 

[hudak]

great pics. nice knife. keep um coming.

 

[jds1]

Excellent job on the knife! I really liked watching the project come together too. :thumbup: Very cool.

Jeff

 

[babakanoosh45]

Outstanding!!!! Very Cool Thread....

 

[Tripton]

That looks really really nice

Good job!

 

[tonym]

Excellent job. I love the design and the wood. The tip looks mean as hell as well!

Keep it up!

 

[UCberzerkeley]

hi again cody

where is the new stuff? heh

 

[zignal_zero]

that's so cool! good lookin knife. seems like an excellent performer, too.

 

[stockman242]

Turned out real nice. Great work. :thumbup:

Peter

 

[scotchleaf]

Excellent knife

 

[Seahawk]

Outstanding

 

[nephildevil]

awesome!

one day, i'll try to do this myself aswell

...probably a disaster lying in wait

 

[cody1]

Thanks for all the comments Fellas. It has been a great learning experience.
UC, I just finished reclaiming a leaf spring. I'll put a thread up on that one soon. 1/4" 5160 5" kephart.

 

[Brutus013]

Very nice work! The handle looks quite comfortable. If I had some more advanced grinding tools to put an edge on a hard steel, I'd have to try it out myself.