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Hey folks,
I'm new to the forum. Have been lurking for awhile, reading all the posts and reading about how you guys do the things you do. I started because I was in search of a good sander/grinder and that search brought me here. I thought I'd post a couple of pictures (not sure I understand how to post pics) of my first attempt at a knife. I did NOT forge or shape this blade, but bought the blank from a bladesmith. Handle material is mesquite that I stabilized (thanks to your "how to" section), mosaic pins, white fiber spacer, brass guard (fashioned from bar stock) and the damascus blank. Tools are limited so far, with a 4x36 sears belt sander with 80 and 100 grit, misc. hand files, a buffing wheel, lansky diamond sharpeners and a drill press.
Feedback encouraged.
Thanks,
Mike
I'm new to the forum. Have been lurking for awhile, reading all the posts and reading about how you guys do the things you do. I started because I was in search of a good sander/grinder and that search brought me here. I thought I'd post a couple of pictures (not sure I understand how to post pics) of my first attempt at a knife. I did NOT forge or shape this blade, but bought the blank from a bladesmith. Handle material is mesquite that I stabilized (thanks to your "how to" section), mosaic pins, white fiber spacer, brass guard (fashioned from bar stock) and the damascus blank. Tools are limited so far, with a 4x36 sears belt sander with 80 and 100 grit, misc. hand files, a buffing wheel, lansky diamond sharpeners and a drill press.
Feedback encouraged.
Thanks,
Mike