Knife Bevelling

Josh Rider said:
It depends. On folders you almost have to use a jig to hold on to something.
If you're just going for a straight flat grind with a normal drop point design, a jig can help you establish a bevel fairly quickly and accurately.

I learned on a jig but now freehand or sometimes just use the work rest to support my hand.
I tried sliding the blade, I tried using a push stick. Neither one felt comfortable to me.
You have to figure out what works for you. Try different things and don't ever be afraid to change your methods.
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If blade was not already HT , you can leave it for grind on steel plate you cut it off ?
 
Yeah you could leave it on the bar until you cut it, but I've never tried one that way. Grinding the blade is usually one of the last things I do after everything fits right since folders have to be so much more precise with fit up and everything inside the handle.
A fixture like what spalted uses where the jig is actually a temporary handle (if I'm understanding right) would be great if you absolutely wanted to free hand it.

My point was a sliding jig can have it's place for certain grinding styles and to just see what feels right to you.
 
Hi Tehimton,
Thanks for your kind revert and analysis. I feel i am making some big error which i am unable to trace it out. It may require me a hand holding. Can i upload a knife grinding video in my belt grinder can will you be able to help me out to find the error. By the way what steel are you using ? generally i use c 80 3 or 4 MM or EN31. Is there any alternate available in india for 1095 ?

Waiting for your kind revert.

Regards
R.Prakash.
 
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