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Small bird/trout style build
- Thread starter Schultan
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gazz98
Gold Member
Looks darn clean for a 2nd build. Congrats 
Specs? Blade length, overall length, grind, etc. 59-60 Hrc?
No clue on how to transition from pins to scales, I'm not a knife maker.
Maybe try posting your question here. https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/shop-talk-bladesmith-questions-and-answers.741/
Pics are clear maybe just zoom in a little more.
Specs? Blade length, overall length, grind, etc. 59-60 Hrc?
No clue on how to transition from pins to scales, I'm not a knife maker.
Maybe try posting your question here. https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/shop-talk-bladesmith-questions-and-answers.741/
Pics are clear maybe just zoom in a little more.
herisson
Apple slicing rocking chair dweller
@Schultan Are you a maker ? OK, I am just a user, so, don't take it personal. I see several characteristics in your pictures that I can comment on :
1) Full tang : no need for that in this kind of knife.
2) Way too thick stock : no need for that in this kind of knife.
3) A full flat grind is the way to go. Even if you diss the massive original stock.
4) Your pattern is beautiful. The potential is there for a magnificent B&T knife !
1) Full tang : no need for that in this kind of knife.
2) Way too thick stock : no need for that in this kind of knife.
3) A full flat grind is the way to go. Even if you diss the massive original stock.
4) Your pattern is beautiful. The potential is there for a magnificent B&T knife !
@gazz98 The knife is 150mm long, with around 70mm of cutting edge. It's a flat grind and the blade should be around the 61 hrc mark, but i'm no sure.
@herisson
I'm learning how to be a maker.
1) I'm not sure what you mean with "no need"? It's full tang for aesthetic reasons and because it's way easier for me to make it.
2) It's 3mm stock, but I agree I should be slimmed down a bit.
3) I agree but I didn't have the nerve to keep grinding. Again, it's only 3mm thick, so I wouldn't call it massive.
4) Thank you. I'll keep at it, and hopefully come up with something decent in the end.
@herisson
I'm learning how to be a maker.
1) I'm not sure what you mean with "no need"? It's full tang for aesthetic reasons and because it's way easier for me to make it.
2) It's 3mm stock, but I agree I should be slimmed down a bit.
3) I agree but I didn't have the nerve to keep grinding. Again, it's only 3mm thick, so I wouldn't call it massive.
4) Thank you. I'll keep at it, and hopefully come up with something decent in the end.
+1
I think of B&T knives as 'feminine' as opposed to 'masculine' hunter/skinners. Almost getting close to filet knives but not really.
Still, nice work!