Today's grinding session, does this swedge need changing??

I would bring the swedge to the tip too. You don't need to but if you're like me, you'll probably contemplate that every time you use the knife in the future so save yourself the mental energy and just do it. my two cents.

That design is awesome, looks well thought out and useful. Not to change the subject but how do you like working with D2? Have you put it to any field tests? I bought a piece of CPM D2 that I'm going to save for later on in my knifemaking career. too green to work with it now.
 
Well, you guys got me! I was scared to mess it up, but I went for it and ground the swedge out to the tip. I think it turned out pretty good and will try to get some pics up after I deal with dinner and the kids:D

Thanks for the nudge guys:thumbup:

As far as D2 goes, I have used many knives over the years made from it and I think it's a great steel for lots of uses. Holds a good edge and it plenty tough for what I need. As far as grinding it, I like it so far. Grinds easily and cleanly. I haven't heat treated any of the knives I've ground in D2 yet, so I can't say how it finishes up after hardening or what it's like to work with at that stage.
 
OK, here are a few pics of how the swedge turned out when I brought it down to the tip. I think this one is ready for HT. Thanks for the discussion on this one all. I think I'm getting a little bit more comfortable with swedges now, so from here on out I'll grind the swedge last, bring it all the way out, and we won't have to have this little talk anymore:D

MiniDropPointSwedgeDone2.jpg


MiniDropPointSwedgeDone1.jpg


MiniDropPointSwedgeDone.jpg


MiniDropPointSwedgeDone4.jpg


MiniDropPointSwedgeDone3.jpg
 
SWEDGE: You're Doing It Right, Actually!

Aren't you glad you went ahead and finished it? :)
 
That looks good. You have a very steady hand.



Fred
 
Fred.Rowe said:
That looks good. You have a very steady hand.



Fred
Click to expand...

Thanks Fred, and thanks to the bubble jig:)

james terrio said:
SWEDGE: You're Doing It Right, Actually!

Aren't you glad you went ahead and finished it? :)
Click to expand...

LOL, yeah......I'm happy I finished it. Nothing like having guys around who'll keep ya honest:D

I really did think it looked alright the way it was, and I don't think those who said it looked ok were just trying to help me be lazy, but I realized that just by feeling the need to ask the question there was already enough doubt in my mind that it would have bothered me if I left it.
 
Nice work Jonny,

Now doesn't that feel awesome?:D AND your confidence just gained a notch on the handle too. That's the best part, at least for me.

I'm continually fixing my mistakes when I just can't leave "good enough" alone, but when it finally comes together I'm always far more satisfied and the lessons that got me there are usually irreplaceable.

I think it looked just fine before, but now it looks perfect.

Happy grinding!

Taylor
 
Last edited:
Yes, yes I was:p:D I've got a ways to go before I can be confident that I won't botch a piece of steel, no matter how little needs to be done, trust me......I am capable of screwing it up!!
 
Nice looking grinds JM. I've gotta work on my flat grinds.
 
Nice grinds.
Get it ground to at least 400 grit before you harden it. You won't like trying to sand any kind of deep scratch out of D2 after its hard. I usually go higher than 400 so I can easily see anything I missed at 400.
 
I am also gonna recommend grinding to the tip. It will look more professional. Also because you are still pretty new at this , the experience is good for you. Start compromising now and it will become commonplace. Demand the best from yourself and you will soon conquer that grinder.
BTW , the grinding is much improved and looking good. Congrats !!
 
I am with the "leave it as is" guys. Looks clean, and who says you have to do it like it's usually done?
 
KenOnion said:
I am also gonna recommend grinding to the tip. It will look more professional. Also because you are still pretty new at this , the experience is good for you. Start compromising now and it will become commonplace. Demand the best from yourself and you will soon conquer that grinder.
BTW , the grinding is much improved and looking good. Congrats !!
Click to expand...


Wow! Thanks Ken, I appreciate you keeping me accountable for quality in my work.......almost as much as I appreciate the compliment:D:thumbup:
 
I would also recommend grinding small fixed blades like the one pictured post H/T. Just keep things cool . It's much easier to maintain parallelism . To much can go wrong during H/T and there is no need to have to grind your knife twice. Especially on a small fairly thin knife . I personally prefer grinding hard .( that didn't sound right :))
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top