My 7th knife off a 1x30 belt grinder

[A.S]

As the title states, this is the 7th knife off my workbench, using a 1x30 belt grinder.

Started off with bar stock and an angle grinder for pcutting it out and profiling. Moved to the 1x30 to refine the profile and but the bevels in. All grinding done freehand, without jigs.

I quite like how this one turned out.
5160 steel hardened and tempered to around 58-60 HRC.

Full flat grind with false edge on the spine.

Brass guard and spacer, with white G10 spacers interspaced.

Handle is Rhodesian Teak wood. One solitary brass pin for added strength.

Thanks for taking a look!

 

[jfk1110]

Damn fine job............Looking forward to seeing more.....

 

[Torren61]

I like it!

 

[XJ-linux]

Well done. Looks good!

 

[Selfe Made Knives]

Fantastic work, well done.

 

[navman]

Looking good...proof it's not the equipment, it's the artist!

 

[Dusty One]

Very Nice looking !

 

[SharpBits]

I agree with everyone else, very well done!

 

[JRRsix7]

This is absolutely excellent!

 

[MITC]

LOVE IT! The teak looks awesome. Can I ask what brand and grits of paper you use?

 

[deputyrpa]

Wow, that looks great! Beautiful fit and finish.

 

[A.S]

Posting these here because somehow my pictures got taken down on the hosting site.

 

[A.S]

Damn fine job............Looking forward to seeing more.....

Thank you, appreciate it!

 

[A.S]

Well done. Looks good!

Thank you!

 

[A.S]

Fantastic work, well done.

Thanks mate!

 

[A.S]

Looking good...proof it's not the equipment, it's the artist!

Thank you! Appreciate the kind word.

 

[A.S]

LOVE IT! The teak looks awesome. Can I ask what brand and grits of paper you use?

Thank you! I use a mix of 36-120 grit ceramic VSM and Norton belts for the initial grinding, and then I switch over to 220-400 grit yellow JFlex belts before handsanding.

Taking enough time on the JFlex belts to get a smooth and even finish really helps to reduce the time I need to spend on handsanding.

On the few blades which I don't hand sand, I use the same progression, but then end off with a medium and then a fine scotchbrite belt. Gives a nice smooth satin finish.