Plunge lines

[Justin Presson]

What is the ideal contour of a plunge line? Pics would help. Thanks
JP

 

[A Justice]

That's like asking what is the ideal tire for a car.

Tires will fit differently with your Jeep than my Porsche. It depends on a lot of factors. Be more specific, and pics would help :thumbup:

 

[Justin Presson]

I guess it is a little broad working on a drop point hunter.. as soon as the pic loads to photobucket I will post.

 

[Justin Presson]

Here's a pic of the knife I'm working on. I just got a new 12" file so I want to get the curve right on the edges of the file to make a smooth round plunge line and want to know what to shoot for?

 

[wolf5391]

looks good to me

 

[Salem Straub]

Yeah that looks good.

As for the Ideal Plunge Line, I think that's whatever fits first the projected usage of the knife, second the overall visual design of the knife, and third the maker's skill level (try to push yourself). Some plunge types will be easier with a grinder.

 

[Bob Ohlemann]

Ok, I'm still pretty new here so maybe I'm confused. You just got a new sharp file and you want to grind the cutting teeth off of it to create a smooth plunge? I don't think that is going to work very well. Why not use a round file to create your round plunge and then work the transition from the plunge to the bevel by draw filing with your sharp, flat file?

Bob

 

[Justin Presson]

Yes Bob that is what I was thinking. I guess I could use the round file.