Help with knife design. Now a WIP. FINISHED!! Almost

[chad2]

The handle looks perfect man

 

[oic0]

Not going to lighten the handle too? Also, I wonder if you can fill those pockets with something clear if they get to be a pain to keep clean. Maybe clear epoxy thats slightly recessed to avoid scratching?

 

[amamachinist]

Got back at it today. Started beveling the blade.

As you can see my setup isn't ideal but it works.

 

[amamachinist]

Roughed in with 50 grit

Not a great pic but you get the idea.

 

[amamachinist]

I brought the bevels up higher than I had planned. It looks ok but they need to be straightened out.

 

[amamachinist]

I have a question for anyone who minds chiming in. I want to flatten the bevels more and I plan to do it by hand with sandpaper.

Should I do it now or after heat treat? It's not a lot of work but I thought I would need to sand again once I got it back anyway but didn't know how far I need to get now??

Thanks
Nick

 

[1066vik]

after.
you want a dime's width flat at the edge before HT

 

[SBuzek]

I would sand the bevels now,get them as flat and even as possible before H/T,leave the edge at .035,that should give you plenty to remove any decarb from H/T.The reason for sanding before H/T,is to have it as even as possible on both sides to help with warping issues in H/T.
Stan

 

[amamachinist]

Hi guys

I found a heat treat place nearby and took my knife there yesterday. He seemed to be knowledgeable although it seemed like his shop was geared toward larger stuff it was a huge nice shop. I should have the blade back next week.

But today I got the scales in the mail from its a burl and they are beautiful!! I only paid $18 for these after all the discounts he gave me. And they are bigger than he had in the description which is great because I was cutting it close. Thanks Mark.

 

[amamachinist]

Got my handles drilled counterbored and outlined time to start rough grinding!

 

[Kal-El]

Hey, is that an old JET belt sander? If so, can you shoot me an email? I see you don't have a link for yours. I have one as well and have a question regarding the tracking knob.
Thanks

 

[shane wink]

Sweet wip dude! Keep it coming!

 

[amamachinist]

Got it back from heat treat today. 60hrc.

 

[amamachinist]

Blasted.

 

[amamachinist]

I made my own fasteners for the handle.

Here's a video of the finish OD on the female side

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[amamachinist]

Here's the male piece still in my lathe.

 

[amamachinist]

Here's the finished hardware.

 

[amamachinist]

Here's a pic of my handle going on. I like this one because my animals are in it!

 

[amamachinist]

I got the handle on with epoxy and my fasteners. I haven't taken it to a full shine yet but here are some pics.

I'm really liking how it's turning out.

 

[amamachinist]

I just want to thank everyone who has helped me with this. I really learned a lot during this processes. Now it's time to keep getting better!!