How to wreck a knife in 3 seconds Flat

Nathan when you file scrap its way easier cuzz the steel is softer that stainless cpm154 . My file work has improved alot and the more I do the better it getts this is my last knife. Here is my latest file work the stuff on the other knife was done over 2 months ago I know ive improved since then.
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Isn't the bar stock annealed when you buy it, I would think it has to be for the stock removal crowd. AFAIK, file work should be done before hardening.
 
I've always enjoyed looking at beautiful file work, but honestly I don't quite get it. For me it seems to be a case where a choice is made in the favor of aesthetics rather than function. My thumb often fatigues and becomes uncomfortably tender after a long knife using session if there is texture on the spine. (Even with my fairly calloused thumb. ;))
 
hellgap said:
Nathan when you file scrap its way easier cuzz the steel is softer that stainless cpm154 . My file work has improved alot and the more I do the better it getts this is my last knife. Here is my latest file work the stuff on the other knife was done over 2 months ago I know ive improved since then.
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Now that looks good!:thumbup:
 
You all missed the problem that is clearly present in the first photo. Look carefully and you will notice that there are a pair of glasses on the shelf. These belong on the face! :D
 
DELOID lmao I have 10 pair of glasses one in every room of the house. 3 pair in the shop and I still keep loosing them. I just bought 3 magnifying lamps and my file work has again improved , it really helps to see what your doing. When I was 20 I was told by the Optomitrist I had the best eyes he ever tested 29/20 both eyes but as time went on my eyes worstened I have 20 /20 but cant read with out glasses and to see file work is impossible. The magnifyer lamp makes this a whole new game , filling will be way better. kellyw
 
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