Swedge Grinding

[Fred.Rowe]

Fred, I've always been told that I'm half a bubble off.

Patrice, Here's a thread I started with the bowie that has the curved clip: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/940705-Meet-Mister-Wizard

Better than no bubble at all, I figure. Nice knife; love the sheath it goes so well with the knife.

Fred

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

Daniel, I started using the angle iron in 2000 after I got an order from a fellow that wanted exactly 7/8" bevel all the way around the blade. I was just recovering from heart by pass surgery so I had lots of time to think about how I was going to grind this knife and that's how I came up with the idea. Even with as many false edges I have ground I still have to think twice about doing them and may put them off for a couple days. Its a problem for most makers.

I wondered if I was the only one. I think it is good to give the tough stuff a few days, it helps the brain process it all better!

 

[jonnymac44]

I use a sine plate and stroke sander.

Johnny, I am picturing RR's setup like this...Please let me know if I was incorrect Ray.

Carl, thanks for putting it into a picture. Looks like a pretty cool setup, Raymond:thumbup:

I'll definitely try to make it by your table in Eugene.

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Ray, Patrick is not from California, not Canada. But I understand how it is easy to get us mix up, both of us being so incredibly handsome and intelligent individuals.

I appreciate you taking the time to post pics of the bowie clip. Thanks. And thanks Fred for the instructions. I'll try it all on some scrap steel next time I am in the shop.