Some work from a new member

[Joel Mercier]

Hey guys, figured I'd post some of my work here now that I've found out how to post pictures . I am a hobbyist from Quebec, Canada. I started in 2017. I enjoy making most of my equipment. I made my propane forge and burner, my belt grinder, I modified an enamel kiln with a PID and T/C and I'm gearing up for wood stabilizing. I also picked Rockwell tester on the way...

So here's some of my work, I welcome critiques and thoughts! Thanks

This one is a 5.5" blade petty in 26c3 tested at 63/64hrc with a mustard patina, micarta and black walnut handle.

This one was an attempt at a bladesports knife. Blade is 9" of 1/4" thick 80CrV2. It was fun to make, but the design could use some improvements.

Utility knife with a 6" 80CrV2 blade and another mustard patina. Handle is micarta and lacewood.

This one I was particularly proud of. Around 7.5" W2 blade with an obvious hamon. Handle is 416 SS and black walnut.

With a matching paring knife

7" 80CrV2 blade with the usual patina. Copper ram's horn and cocobolo.

 

[DustinY]

God, the SS bolster pair, jesus. Any good reference videos displaying how to do them? Also new

 

[DAMNENG]

First let me say your fit and finish look real good. Your knives have great eye appeal. Your mustard finish looks great as does your hamon. I like that you have eliminated most of the sharp edges on your grips. I can't comment on the weight or balance without holding the knives.

The Micarta bolsters on the first knife look like there is open pores in it. You might consider applying a coat of CA glue or epoxy to seal it up.
The copper bolsters looks real good but If the copper is in direct contact with steel, acidic foods will cause galvanic corrosion.
Overall I'd say you are doing real good.
Jim A.

 

[Cushing H.]

OMG. And you have been holding back on us?? between the patina and ss bolsters, too much to talk about. Incredible

 

[Joel Mercier]

God, the SS bolster pair, jesus. Any good reference videos displaying how to do them? Also new

I rough them out with files and lap the facets with sand paper on a granite slab. It's quite time consuming but, like I said, this is a hobby so I don't mind.

First let me say your fit and finish look real good. Your knives have great eye appeal. Your mustard finish looks great as does your hamon. I like that you have eliminated most of the sharp edges on your grips. I can't comment on the weight or balance without holding the knives.

The Micarta bolsters on the first knife look like there is open pores in it. You might consider applying a coat of CA glue or epoxy to seal it up.
The copper bolsters looks real good but If the copper is in direct contact with steel, acidic foods will cause galvanic corrosion.
Overall I'd say you are doing real good.
Jim A.

Thank you very much!
The micarta was left porous on purpose to promote better grip when wet. Not sure how big a difference it makes though. I also had a discussion with the customer about the copper bolster. It was decided to leave it bare and let it patina. Now that you mention it I'm curious to see how it changed. It's been a year or so...

OMG. And you have been holding back on us?? between the patina and ss bolsters, too much to talk about. Incredible

Thanks a lot sir!

 

[AVigil]

Great work! You have shown more of your work then many here.

 

[Richard338]

Some very nice work. Congrats.

 

[Jason Volkert]

Beautiful work man!!! I like those stainless bolsters you did too. I might have to steel that Design from you

 

[Rhinoknives1]

Excellent work!

 

[Stromberg Knives]

I love it! That is beautiful work!

 

[Joel Mercier]

Beautiful work man!!! I like those stainless bolsters you did too. I might have to steel that Design from you

Thank you! And you can go ahead. Everything has already been done and this is probably no exception.

And thanks everyone for the kind words

 

[Randy3000]

There's pictures in the OP? All I see is a post riddled with

 

[Cushing H.]

I see pictures. Nice ones!

 

[scott kozub]

Very impressive work. As noted above, your fit and finish is superb. You have a real talent.

 

[john april]

good stuff ! nothing to sniff at. i dig the slanted ferrule.

 

[Carterwhopkins]

Very nice work, keep it up!

 

[Gilbert M]

Some very nice stuff there.

 

[Randy3000]

I see pictures. Nice ones!

What browser are y'all using? I tried 3 and nadda.

 

[Cushing H.]

What browser are y'all using? I tried 3 and nadda.

Safari on ipad, and Chrome on windows machine

 

[bflying]

Wow. Beautiful work.