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The "WIP" Thread - What was your project today?
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You got it if I ever get one done!
I know it's in the works, but no need to rush into that man, you're offering an exceptional service right now that is making so many knives better....and keeping you busy!
My crazy sharpening session from last weekend has really paid off.
After using this Insingo a ton this week, including some gardening (soil is not great for edges) I decided to touch it up.
I used a lot of what I learned last weekend, but it's mainly translated to my technique.
Everything I was doing made so much more sense, and that feels strange to someone who's been getting great edges free handing for years, but the point was to evolve/improve, and I feel much better about my edge and how I am getting there.
The biggest difference I have noticed is an improvement in push and draw cutting....and it bites like a champ.
I wish I had the means to show the beautiful scratch pattern from my 600G stone, but this is all I got;
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Did up a Mora.
From This...
To This
That turned out fantastic!
What does the sheath look like?
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Thanks for sharing your experiences! So 600g is where you settled? Which 600 grit stone are you using?
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Over the weekend I got some mild steel and played around w/ grinding =) all of these grinds, while hard to see w/ the lighting, are hollow ground on the same 10" wheel.
Also modded this ZT 0560... added a choil and ground the spine/swedge into a skinner type grind
good times! :thumbup:
I was able to get my scales on and sanded down. Now just need to finish the wood and get a good edge on it.
I tried using the grinder to sharpen the blade but just hit my edge and ended up having to re sand the dang thing down. I gave up for the day [emoji20]
I tried using the grinder to sharpen the blade but just hit my edge and ended up having to re sand the dang thing down. I gave up for the day [emoji20]
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I was able to get my scales on and sanded down. Now just need to finish the wood and get a good edge on it.
I tried using the grinder to sharpen the blade but just hit my edge and ended up having to re sand the dang thing down. I gave up for the day [emoji20]
Looking good! I know the feeling! Keep at it man
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Finished this up today, ended up having to remove the old detent ball and installing a new larger one. It's all fixed up and ready to go back home now though!
And no, I won't be applying this logo to any further knives, I spoke w/ a friend at microtech and they asked I not do this =)
Here's a before and some afters
And no, I won't be applying this logo to any further knives, I spoke w/ a friend at microtech and they asked I not do this =)
Here's a before and some afters
Put a convex grind on a BHK Maverick Colt, it's a much more versatile grind over the Scandi it came with.
Finished up a stag butter knife.
Worked on a sheath for the puukko I made.
Cleaned up a saw set and cleaned up a hammer and now ready for a new handle.
Finished up a stag butter knife.
Worked on a sheath for the puukko I made.
Cleaned up a saw set and cleaned up a hammer and now ready for a new handle.
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^^ dude that's some great work!! Can't believe I'm just now seeing this 
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This was my project yesterday and today, among others
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This was my project yesterday and today, among others
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Wow, awesome dagger regrind!
I think I should send you my stilettos for some treatment...
I think I should send you my stilettos for some treatment...
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Wow, awesome dagger regrind!
I think I should send you my stilettos for some treatment...
Sure man I'll give them the works :thumbup:
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Was on vacation down in NC and in the hardware store in New Berne came across some Tramontina Latin Pattern 18" machetes. In my area off the shelf am limited to Chinese stainless, or the occasional Ontario. Knew I'd kick myself for not buying one of these since the shipping is free. They do not have a distal taper, and are a bit more upswept than many, looked like it might function well as a heavy chopper for upland camping.
I've done this a couple of times, and figured I'd document it as I went. Much like the hardware store hatchet, a little extra attention to a stock machete can turn it into a tremendous cutting machine for its weight.
Was considering removing the grip and replacing it with beefy micarta, but the stock ones fit my hand too well to mess with - a little sanding and on to the next task.
Now she needs pants (or would that be a skirt?). My standard sheath is made from scavenged plastic sheet or a rubbermade trashcan. Had to use a $6 trashcan, officially putting me at $20 for the project but still have enough of the can do make 2 or 3 more sheathes.
Left to right - the blade itself, blade expanded at the heel for sheath clearance, pattern with 3/8" on all sides and a bump out for the carabiner. Second pic shows the areas that will have an additional layer between the outside panels for clearance. I leave it a bit tighter in the belly for added retention. These sheathes are very easy to make and add almost no weight to the tool.
Cut the pieces out, clamp, drill, clip some aluminum nails short and peen them over for rivets, grind and sand the edges flush. Not the prettiest but these sheathes are indestructible and cut resistant. Have had a couple of close calls with canvas machete sheathes - I don't use them anymore. Was considering altering the shape but left it stock - didn't really think I could improve it any for what I intend.
Clamped for file-work. Gradual removal of the wheel ground edge. Finished off by draw-filing it reasonably flat. At this point it was just shaving arm hair and could drawslice fine catalog paper. In the real world it's prety much finished, in my world its a good start.
On to the 120 grit wet/dry, now shaving arm hair and shearcutting fine catalog paper.
From there on to a quick few passes on 320, 800 grit wet/dry and finish on paper with compound. Edge is now tree-topping leg hair 1/8" above the skin.
Here on out unless it takes real damage it might never see wet/dry or a stone again - will be maintained indefinitely on paper and compound like the Tram bolo who's job she'd like to take, the finish will become brighter over time as the last remnants of the filework and larger grind marks along the shoulder fade away. Will work her into rotation and see how she does, the 14" bolo wears some very big shoes in my collection.
I've done this a couple of times, and figured I'd document it as I went. Much like the hardware store hatchet, a little extra attention to a stock machete can turn it into a tremendous cutting machine for its weight.
Was considering removing the grip and replacing it with beefy micarta, but the stock ones fit my hand too well to mess with - a little sanding and on to the next task.
Now she needs pants (or would that be a skirt?). My standard sheath is made from scavenged plastic sheet or a rubbermade trashcan. Had to use a $6 trashcan, officially putting me at $20 for the project but still have enough of the can do make 2 or 3 more sheathes.
Left to right - the blade itself, blade expanded at the heel for sheath clearance, pattern with 3/8" on all sides and a bump out for the carabiner. Second pic shows the areas that will have an additional layer between the outside panels for clearance. I leave it a bit tighter in the belly for added retention. These sheathes are very easy to make and add almost no weight to the tool.
Cut the pieces out, clamp, drill, clip some aluminum nails short and peen them over for rivets, grind and sand the edges flush. Not the prettiest but these sheathes are indestructible and cut resistant. Have had a couple of close calls with canvas machete sheathes - I don't use them anymore. Was considering altering the shape but left it stock - didn't really think I could improve it any for what I intend.
Clamped for file-work. Gradual removal of the wheel ground edge. Finished off by draw-filing it reasonably flat. At this point it was just shaving arm hair and could drawslice fine catalog paper. In the real world it's prety much finished, in my world its a good start.
On to the 120 grit wet/dry, now shaving arm hair and shearcutting fine catalog paper.
From there on to a quick few passes on 320, 800 grit wet/dry and finish on paper with compound. Edge is now tree-topping leg hair 1/8" above the skin.
Here on out unless it takes real damage it might never see wet/dry or a stone again - will be maintained indefinitely on paper and compound like the Tram bolo who's job she'd like to take, the finish will become brighter over time as the last remnants of the filework and larger grind marks along the shoulder fade away. Will work her into rotation and see how she does, the 14" bolo wears some very big shoes in my collection.
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Martin,
Nice! Much like my Trams from yesteryear but mine was one size smaller (I think) looking at the handle shape (it was different).
Now I regret selling them.
Nice! Much like my Trams from yesteryear but mine was one size smaller (I think) looking at the handle shape (it was different).
Now I regret selling them.
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Love seeing the transformation, Martin! Wow that sheath turned out great, I never would have thought about doing that!