Newbie Fileworker after critique

Soulsmith said:
I never did get around to taking a pic of my files because, well, I'm slack :p

A good example of the sort of files you should use would be something like this:
http://www.shopwiki.com/Starlite+Diamond+Needle+File+Set,+230+Grit,+6+Pc,+5+1/2"+(B000WCC80Q

I'm currently using a set of metal files similar to this, though I plan to upgrade to some diamond files like these very soon. Hope that link helps.
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Cool, I have a diamond set just like this, but I've only used the round one so far. -not sure what to do with the others yet, guess I just need to grab some cheep knives and experiment!
 
@Knifeoutlet - Well once I've decided my work is worthy of it I'll most likely invest in a Dremel. For now I'll wait until Xmas when I get my diamond files and engraving tool and see what kind of crazyness I can create with them combined.

@Bryfry - Yep, i started just trying things out on knives I already had, experimenting with a couple different files and seeing what I could come up with. My SAK is riddled with different patterns on every tool :D
That's the best way to learn imho. Of course I'm almost out of knives I'm willing to practise on already, just finished some work on a Cold Steel Kudu for lack of anything cheaper :p
 
This is a decent side view of the filework as requested by someone ages ago. Yes, I'm slack and it took me ages to get one up here, sorry for bumping a dead thread :p

Side note: fantastic picture artistically speaking, too bad the "made in China" on both knives ruins it :rolleyes: Much love to my fiancee for the pics.

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Soulsmith,

Did you pick up those Starlite diamond needle files we talked about yet? They're not that expensive 5 piece set was $49 plus $5 for a handle. I called the company and they were very courteous. They'll ship to you also.

You could get the whole 5 piece coarse set and 5 pc. fine set $99 and you only need one handle. You can pay for them with one job man.

Looking good man - keep them coming!
 
Couldn't find anywhere here in Oz that stocked diamond files, so if I get some it'll have to be ordered online... which is a pain in the rear, but I'm sure I'll get around to it eventually. My fiancee bought me a dremel for xmas, so I've been trying it out a lot lately. It's very different :cool:
 
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