Video- Rounding a knife spine- one approach

NickWheeler

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Hey guys- :)



Thought this might help some folks a bit. Since several people have made comments about how I radius, or round-over the spine of my blades, I put this together.

Okay- I cut it down to 14 minutes. The stuff left is me explaining what/why/how....

[video=youtube;ywEjgi6m5M4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywEjgi6m5M4[/video]
 
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Cool. Something seemingly simple enough yet I learned some new tricks. Usually went straight to slack belt instead of knocking the corner off on the wheel. Thanks Nick.
 
Thanks for the video. I have a really hard time with the choil area, I'll give your tips a try.
 
As a new person to the knife making world and just getting my feet wet, I always make sure to watch your videos Nick.

Thank you very much for ALL that you post on this site!!!
 
Thanks for posting this. I was wondering and have asked.

I will wait to see when you do the other video that talks about some of the other "problems" that are associated with rounding the spine and choil area of a bowie meeting up with a guard.

-Brian-
 
Nice vid, thnx
Just did a small one with files and shoe shine sand paper strips
 
I still can't seem to get the effect that I want but I just don't see it happening by hand.

Aside from that, I'm curious about how you handle a knife like the one in the vid. If you round the entire thing, how do you install scales that fit properly, or is it a cord wrap? I've tried rounding the spine on a blade that had a straight tang top (all the way to the tip) and rounding seemed to give the appearance of the blade sort of dropping coming off the scale when viewed from the side, if that makes sense. Seems like a better app would be on something like a harpoon where the rounding goes from tip to crest, but leaving the spine square going into the scale (full tang).

Not sure if that makes any sense, but I've learned (I think) that rounding is only appropriate for certain spines/configurations.

I was definitely one of the askers. I appreciate your input.
 
Glad some guys at least watched it! ;) When this thread had 200 views and no replies, I was thinking it was a huge waste of my time. Don't get me wrong, I don't need cartwheels and somersaults ;) But it's definitely one of those things, where if nobody gives a crap, then I won't either. :o :foot:


strig- I don't. ;) :) Pretty easy answer eh!? LOL It is an all steel knife, no scales. I make a lot of this type of knife--- they're made very slim for carrying in the side pocket of a pair of carpenter jeans. Because a knife like that is most often used with a pinch grip, or light whole hand grip, they are surprisingly comfortable (mostly due to the full round-over around the handle). :)


As soon as I start getting my royalty checks, I'll get started on Rounding Spines 102. ;) LMFAO :D



Matt- thanks my friend--- I hope all is well!!!! :)
 
I personally didn't reply cause it I was pissed that after watching this I need a dedicated slack belt attachment for my KMG. :mad:

I kid I kid. ;) Once again, thanks for sharing. :thumbup:
 
NickWheeler said:
Glad some guys at least watched it! ;) When this thread had 200 views and no replies, I was thinking it was a huge waste of my time. Don't get me wrong, I don't need cartwheels and somersaults ;) But it's definitely one of those things, where if nobody gives a crap, then I won't either.
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How can you still think that? I'm sure near every single on of those 200 views are extremely grateful for it. I appreciate every single video, tutorial, and piece of knifemaking advice you've given. Please keep it up if you can, your hard work in trying to teach your skills and techniques is very important for those of us who are trying to figure this without a real mentor.
 
Thanks for posting this Nick, always enjoy your videos. No junk, just good tips and explanations.
As someone still green at knife making, I've watched pretty much all of your videos on YouTube (multiple times) and revisit frequently. So I'll speak for all the silent guys, and say that you've helped me grow with your knowledge and am deeply appreciative. I'm more visual, so seeing helps much more than just an explanation. Keep them coming b/c you are helping us all become better, at least me. Thank you!
 
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Like hawk says "just cause we don't say it doesn't mean we don't mean it!" Heh awesome videos, all of them! This one was pretty cool, but the sanding ones have helped me out the most! So far anyway...
 
Once more, thank you for yet another bunch of good tips. I love every instructional video, WIP, tutorial you've done. I always learn something useful. You should be very glad a bunch of us don't live near you... ;).

Jeremy
 
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