My first WSK??

I am not fond of the 4 larger holes, but, they did lighten the load a good bit and restore balance quite well.

Aesthetically, they look like they belong on those cheap "tacticool" $9.99 Taiwan knifes on E-slay.

I can always cover them with scales or cord wrap.
 
Keep it up Skunk! You're doing great! It appears that your first knife will look a whole lot better than mine did...or lots of first knives for that matter! :D -Matt-
 
Hey Skunk, for using the tools you're using, that's looking pretty damn good. :thumbup: 5160 is real easy to heat treat and temper. If you has access to a Mapp gas torch kit, you can easily heat treat 5160 with that. They are sold in the hardware store. You can edge quench with a torch. heat it to non magnetic running the flame along the edge, halfway up, get it cherry red/nonmagnetic and quench. Temper in the oven.
Scott
 
Gossman Knives said:
Hey Skunk, for using the tools you're using, that's looking pretty damn good. :thumbup: 5160 is real easy to heat treat and temper. If you has access to a Mapp gas torch kit, you can easily heat treat 5160 with that. They are sold in the hardware store. You can edge quench with a torch. heat it to non magnetic running the flame along the edge, halfway up, get it cherry red/nonmagnetic and quench. Temper in the oven.
Scott
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Scott, thanks for the kind words. I've been known to polish a turd or two. :D
I'll have to dig around, I "had" a MAPP torch at one time...hmmmmm.... it was one of those little Bernzo-cheapos used the Yellow MAPP gas bottles. I can always grab one at Lowe's or HD if need be.

When I quench, it goes in Edge first? Correct?
Tempering is piece of cake, I was going to temper somewhere between 350°and 400°. sound right? RC58 to 60?

Thanks for the instructions.
I'll be there soon, hopefully for the weekend.
 
Skunk That knife gets better loking in every Pic, no one is going to confuse it with a cheapie, The holes look cool and like you said you can always chord wrap if you dont like it.

If your really unhappy with it ill give it a good home :D
 
Cord-wrap, sure, that'll work. But... put some wood on that thing when it's done. I know you got plenty cord in your kits/pockets already (20' more won't kill or save ya), and you know a "real" handle will just, well, handle better.
 
I temper at 400. 5160 you could go with 375 for an hour twice. Get a container that will hold at least 4 gallons of oil. I use surplus mortar cans that hold 5 gallons. Quench vertically, point first.
Scott
 
Gossman Knives said:
I temper at 400. 5160 you could go with 375 for an hour twice. Get a container that will hold at least 4 gallons of oil. I use surplus mortar cans that hold 5 gallons. Quench vertically, point first.
Scott
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Scott, thanks again. If you use 400°, I'll use 400° ;)

Ahhhh, quenching vertically! Learn something new everyday!!
Much thanks.
 
SkunkWerX said:
Scott, thanks again. If you use 400°, I'll use 400° ;)

Ahhhh, quenching vertically! Learn something new everyday!!
Much thanks.
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And dunk it FAST. You don't want to loose the heat you've got in the blade before quench. Submerge the entire blade and handle. Since you are only heating along the edge, that's what will get the hardest. The spine will harden somewhat.
Scott
 
Geeze, that doesn't look like a first knife! Nice work, and it looks like a rock solid design, something you can be proud to carry.
 
Some micarta slabs would be perfect on that sweet piece. I like that tip style, it seems like a great all around use style tip, plus the steel choice means it can dig and pry and chop for you, and still do everything else.
Great all around design, skunk.
 
tknife said:
Geeze, that doesn't look like a first knife! Nice work, and it looks like a rock solid design, something you can be proud to carry.
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Thanks for all the kind words, it keeps me going!
I'm already planning my next design.


Scott, I'll dunk that thing like Michael Jordan!!!
 
Forgot to add heat your quench oil to about 120 degrees. SkunK, did you get the email I sent?
Scott
 
Just reading im already learning about what to do when im all ready to make my first knife

Scott if i may ask why do you start with the tip first??? does it make a diffrence or is it just easier to do it this way??

Sasha
 
It's easier for me because of my quench tanks being tall instead of wide. Some makers quench horizonally edge first.
Scott
 
Scott If i may ask you for and advice. The springs im looking at to use for the knife have a fairly tight curve to them. How someone like me can straighten the spring. Its 0.12" thick I want to use a stock removel to get my knife and then harden it. I been looking at this site for the ideas.

http://www.hossom.com/tutorial/jonesy/

Sasha
 
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