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Lorien, how'd you get those big fat swooping plunges?
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single phase motor. My grinder motor is also single phase
as for the plunge, it's tough to describe how but there is a lot of filing involved. I'd like to be able to do this with the grinder, and I can get partway there, but my competence with that machine is still pretty low
as for the plunge, it's tough to describe how but there is a lot of filing involved. I'd like to be able to do this with the grinder, and I can get partway there, but my competence with that machine is still pretty low
Just finished this one up. It's 0.118" AEB-L with walnut scales and 304 stainless steel pins. The tang is both skeletonized and tapered down to 0.025" resulting in a final weight of 69.7g (2.46 oz) for a 3-1/2" blade and 8" overall length. The balance point is just behind the front pin, right under the index finger relief.
Just finished this one up. It's 0.118" AEB-L with walnut scales and 304 stainless steel pins. The tang is both skeletonized and tapered down to 0.025" resulting in a final weight of 69.7g (2.46 oz) for a 3-1/2" blade and 8" overall length. The balance point is just behind the front pin, right under the index finger relief.
What ultralight sheath are you planning?
I haven't gotten that far. This one wasn't intended to be an ultralight application, just a well balanced full sized knife, shaving weight where it wouldn't compromise functionality in any way. I have a leather sheath for this pattern knife I'll be using for the time being.
I recently picked up some 0.03" kydex. With 1/8" rivets it makes for a very light sheath.
Looks awesome man. Do you taper the tang before or after heat treat? I have a hunter and bird N trout pair in rwl 34 in the works that I would like to have a crack at tapering the tangs. Wondering if the tapered tang would interfere with the plate quench to much.
Just finished this one up. It's 0.118" AEB-L with walnut scales and 304 stainless steel pins. The tang is both skeletonized and tapered down to 0.025" resulting in a final weight of 69.7g (2.46 oz) for a 3-1/2" blade and 8" overall length. The balance point is just behind the front pin, right under the index finger relief.
My order of operations was this:
- Profile and skeletonize tang
- Heat treat (plate quench)
- Grind bevels
- Taper tang (surface grinding attachment)
- Glue then shape scales
- Finish handle
- Sharpen (still remains to do)
Edit: I also wouldn't be too worried about the plate quench efficacy because the blade should be cooled properly; if the tang isn't perfectly hardened it shouldn't matter much. The important consideration there is that you should re-flatten the tang before gluing scales to make sure you didn't pick up a warp that will cause poor scale adhesion.
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I use baby wet wipes for small squeeze out around the handle.
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Great suggestion. I used to use them on knives, but also other things like target shooting to wipe hands before lunch. It's best to compare a few brands. I remember some didn't hold together well and had too much soap or lotion on them. I haven't bought them in a while now that the kids are handling their own squeeze out...
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What file guide is that? Do you like it? How wide of a blade would fit in it? I think I'm in the market for a new one. I made my own out of 01 steel a few years back but I didn't really make it wide enough for the chef knives I've been doing since then.Just took delivery of a bunch of 40 grit Bora-7 belts. Amazed at how they rip out hardened steel. Not going back to 60 grit again.
Your knife grind looks super clean, nice work!
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Oof, the thought of hitting a hardened blade with a hammer scares the crap outta me! I have always corrected my warp during tempering by clamping it to a straightening jig.
You’ll find a lot of references on this site to straightening stainless steels with carbide hammers because steels like AEB-L don’t respond to clamping during tempering. They will stubbornly retain their warp. Using a carbide hammer is a very effective technique.
Thanks!
The file guide is by Creativeman Australia. I have nothing to complain about. I just measured and it will take up to just under 70 mm width.
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Yeah I know, I'm not saying it's not an effective technique. Just saying it scares me.