New maker saying thanks

[K7JDD]

Hello all. Over the last year I have been teaching my self to make knives. I have spent a lot of time searching these forums and absorbing as much knowledge as I can. I have a lot more learning to do and look forward to participating in the forums. My big event right now is buying a 2x72 from Brett Mathews at Esteem Grinders. Really excited about that! I have been using a 1x30 from you know where. I have made my 12 Knives with it. Lots of hand sanding and hiding of bad plunges/bevels. Anyways, just stopping by to say thanks and show off my rookie blades! I will post some photos in order from first knife on. Please give me your ruthless opinion.

 

[K7JDD]

 

[FOG2]

Nice progression! Keep at it your doing well.

 

[K7JDD]

Nice progression! Keep at it your doing well.

Thanks Fog. I have really been enjoying it. I think the 2x72 is going to be getting plenty of use!

 

[cbach8tw]

Nice, good overall shapes, what steel are you using?

 

[K7JDD]

Nice, good overall shapes, what steel are you using?

Thanks. They are all 01 flat ground stock heat treated at home. I get most of my inspiration from D. Cameau Custom Knives. He has a bunch of patterns on his site. I use them for a rough shape and then grind till I am happy. I aspire to design my own knives someday but my drawing skills are not great. When I get my 2x72 I think I might just go to the grinder with a piece of stock and grind it until I have a shape I like. Trace that to a pattern and use again. Thanks again.

 

[t.willy]

Hey K7JDD very cool looking knives. I don't know the first thing about making knives but I sure as hell know what I like and those all looked cool as hell to me.