Knife #2 finished - May have bitten off more than I could chew

Erin Burke

Erin Burke

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Below are some photos of my second completed knife.

Stats:
Length: 8-5/8"
Blade: 3-7/8" (tip to plunge)
Steel: 3/16" 1080 (from Kelly Cupples)
Hollow-Ground w/ tapered-tang
Handle: Green G-11 (from James Todd) w/ 416ss bolsters and pins

Blade flats were taken to 1200 grit. Hollow-ground bevels were taken to 400 grit on an 8" wheel. Handles and bolsters taken to 1000 grit then hit with the buffer.

Again, please excuse the poor-quality photos. I'm still trying to figure out this photography thing.
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I probably bit off more than I could chew with this one. I hadn't really done much hollow-grinding before attempting this design. I screwed-up the grinds on the first one and now it sits in the junk pile. This was also my first attempt at bolsters. In general, I am really pleased with the results with one exceptions. There is still a small gap between one of the scales and the tapered tang. My wive says it's not really noticeable, but I notice it. I dripped some CA glue in there to fill the gap... but it still annoys me. :grumpy:

And yes, my name does seem to be slightly crooked.

I have to say, I really like the feel of this G-11 from James Todd. It has a good feel to it. :thumbup: Sad that the dust is so nasty.

Erin
(aka Hypocrite)
 
This looks really good for a second. I'm on my 8th knife and am still too scared to try some. Although, I haven't even researched how to :rolleyes:. Was the edge meant to be straight and you ground too much off or was that the look you were going for?
 
Sawce said:
Was the edge meant to be straight and you ground too much off or was that the look you were going for?
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The edge was meant to be recurved slightly. The finished knife looks very much like my cardboard template with the exception that I decided not to go with an exposed lanyard hole like on my first knife.

Erin
 
My goodness. I have seen a lot of knives that were put out by professionals with years in the business that don't look that good.

Also, it is nice to see a different design than the old reliable bushcraft profile. I love the bushcraft designs, but something new is great.

Great design, great looking knife! :thumbup:

Robert
 
That is a beautiful knife, Erin. You should be proud of yourself. My wife graciously scoffs at any little flaws in my knives as well. I obsess over them.
I really like that recurve blade, it's a little less common on smaller knives and usually not curved so close to the ricasso. Good Job.
 
Nothing at all to be ashamed of there, that's a heck of a lot better than my second knife! Just remember, knifemaking is a journey and as with any journey, to reach each destination takes time. Keep at it, you're doing great.

-d
 
This is the best 2.nd knife I've ever seen. Wow !!! The recurve shape of the blade is spot on... At first I saw this thread title I thought you've made a folder, when I saw the pics I thought I was right. After noticing it is a fixed blade I think this would have been a great folder profile...
 
Emre: I was just looking at it and I thought it looked like the folding knife that got stuck open.
 
Good looking knife, I'm not a big fan of the hollow grind, but for a small light knife like that it seems apropriat. Nice job, love the recurve.
 
very nice Erin , take another pic and show us this gap that is making your butt pucker , also because I would love to see the tapered tang and dove tailed bolsters . Looks like you did a great job on the bolster , pins just disappeared . That is a keeper and I will be glad to keep it for you .:D :thumbup:
 
Nice EDC, hollow ground too must be vicious, nice work even though you say there are some flaws.
 
Erin Burke said:
Below are some photos of my second completed knife.

Stats:
Length: 8-5/8"
Blade: 3-7/8" (tip to plunge)
Steel: 3/16" 1080 (from Kelly Cupples)
Hollow-Ground w/ tapered-tang
Handle: Green G-11 (from James Todd) w/ 416ss bolsters and pins

Blade flats were taken to 1200 grit. Hollow-ground bevels were taken to 400 grit on an 8" wheel. Handles and bolsters taken to 1000 grit then hit with the buffer.

Again, please excuse the poor-quality photos. I'm still trying to figure out this photography thing.

I probably bit off more than I could chew with this one. I hadn't really done much hollow-grinding before attempting this design. I screwed-up the grinds on the first one and now it sits in the junk pile. This was also my first attempt at bolsters. In general, I am really pleased with the results with one exceptions. There is still a small gap between one of the scales and the tapered tang. My wive says it's not really noticeable, but I notice it. I dripped some CA glue in there to fill the gap... but it still annoys me. :grumpy:

And yes, my name does seem to be slightly crooked.

I have to say, I really like the feel of this G-11 from James Todd. It has a good feel to it. :thumbup: Sad that the dust is so nasty.

Erin
(aka Hypocrite)
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Geez, I was gonna post photos of my first knife but after seeing this knife, I'm not gonna bother. Very nice.
 
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That looks really nice for a second knife. :thumbup:
 
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