What's going on in your shop? Show us whats going on, and talk a bit about your work!

Finished up the hunter. The "Mossy Trail" pattern, this time with redwood scales.

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Going to use Peter's for the first time. Need another couple rough ground for my first batch to them! I'm psyched as my first 8" chef took forever 6-8 months ago when I did it. Now I did a sandoku and a 8' chef at around 2 hours each! That's pretty fast for me.

Look at my loot!
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I also finally put an intake for my Harbor Freight dust collector in the bench below my grinder. Most of the stuff goes into the bucket but it noticeably reducedthe airborne particulate. I also still use a respirator. Much less crap in the air though.
 
All ready to shape front of scales and glue this all up :)
With carbon fiber pins.

I seriously think, that I need belt sharpener, and buffer. ( for future micarta scales )

37 knives....
Grinding time: 6h
Preparing scales to this stage: 3h
Drillling and finishing edges after waterjet cutting: 3h
Total time: 12h of work + about 10h to finish all scales on them .
Waiting time for knives to get back form HT: 2 WEEKS! ( next reason to finally build 2 good kilns)
All ELMAX 2,5mm primary hardness - CRYOed. ( dry ice + isopropanol)
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Kosa_PL said:
All ready to shape front of scales and glue this all up :)
With carbon fiber pins.

I seriously think, that I need belt sharpener, and buffer. ( for future micarta scales )

37 knives....
Grinding time: 6h
Preparing scales to this stage: 3h
Drillling and finishing edges after waterjet cutting: 3h
Total time: 12h of work + about 10h to finish all scales on them .
Waiting time for knives to get back form HT: 2 WEEKS! ( next reason to finally build 2 good kilns)
All ELMAX 2,5mm primary hardness - CRYOed. ( dry ice + isopropanol)
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Wow. Those are beautiful! Got any vids up, or a WIP of any of these? Love the looks of these.
 
Kosa_PL said:
All ready to shape front of scales and glue this all up :)
With carbon fiber pins.

I seriously think, that I need belt sharpener, and buffer. ( for future micarta scales )

37 knives....
Grinding time: 6h
Preparing scales to this stage: 3h
Drillling and finishing edges after waterjet cutting: 3h
Total time: 12h of work + about 10h to finish all scales on them .
Waiting time for knives to get back form HT: 2 WEEKS! ( next reason to finally build 2 good kilns)
All ELMAX 2,5mm primary hardness - CRYOed. ( dry ice + isopropanol)
IMGP1608.JPG
Click to expand...

Very nice. You put about as much total time into 37 knives as I put into 1. I definitely am not very efficient.
 
(cross posting from custom knives).

This thread really gives me inspiration.

4th one done. These last 2, I've really tried to buckle down, and take my time, and do quality. The harder I try, the more I respect everyone here. Wow, you guys do great work.

Looking for any feedback. Good or bad. What would you change? What do you like?

Here's my latest.
3/32" 440C 59-60 RHC
8.5" Overall
4 1/8" Handle. Black paper micarta, red liner
10" Hollow grind

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Right around 10-12hrs total time.
 
seionage said:
(cross posting from custom knives).

This thread really gives me inspiration.

4th one done. These last 2, I've really tried to buckle down, and take my time, and do quality. The harder I try, the more I respect everyone here. Wow, you guys do great work.

Looking for any feedback. Good or bad. What would you change? What do you like?


Right around 10-12hrs total time.
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What do I think? That's awesome! you did a really nice job on the grinds by the look of it! and you CA finish is great! without it in my hand it's hard to give little pointers...but you should wipe down you bench!;) LOL
 
seionage said:
(cross posting from custom knives).
This thread really gives me inspiration.
4th one done. These last 2, I've really tried to buckle down, and take my time, and do quality. The harder I try, the more I respect everyone here. Wow, you guys do great work.
Looking for any feedback. Good or bad. What would you change? What do you like?
Here's my latest.
3/32" 440C 59-60 RHC
8.5" Overall
4 1/8" Handle. Black paper micarta, red liner
10" Hollow grind
Right around 10-12hrs total time.
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Great job, especially for your 4th knife. Your work is very good. If I had any concern it would be fore those two pins in the back. Close to the edge. I made that mistake on my last knife and got a slight crack in the wood. Well done sir. I can't wait to see your style evolve. :)
 
Kosa_PL said:
All ready to shape front of scales and glue this all up :)
With carbon fiber pins.

I seriously think, that I need belt sharpener, and buffer. ( for future micarta scales )

37 knives....
Grinding time: 6h
Preparing scales to this stage: 3h
Drillling and finishing edges after waterjet cutting: 3h
Total time: 12h of work + about 10h to finish all scales on them .
Waiting time for knives to get back form HT: 2 WEEKS! ( next reason to finally build 2 good kilns)
All ELMAX 2,5mm primary hardness - CRYOed. ( dry ice + isopropanol)
IMGP1608.JPG
Click to expand...
If you don't mind me asking what did the water jet cost you? Great work BTW
 
Just finished this bushcrafter model

8.5in overall length
4in blade
1084 High Carbon Steel
Heat treated to 59-60
Scandi grind 11.5 degrees per side
Artificial Ivory handle
Micarta liners and pins
Stainless steel lanyard tube
Leather sheath with S clip dangler







 
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