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Today was also a bit of an "ah-ha" moment. I was grinding one of the new batch of drop points and two things happened.

1. I am right hand dominant, which means I sometimes have difficulty grinding with my left hand. Despite years of practice, I sometimes still get a bit of a wiggle in my grind towards the tip that I have to correct later with files and sandpaper. Today I learned to flip the knife over (edge down) and use my strong hand to correct the grind. Worked VERY well.

2. I have a J-Flex belt in my shop that I just never used, relying on sand paper and my surface plate to correct the plunges, which works well, but is time consuming. Now I see what the use of a J-flex is!, I will still need to finish the plunges on the granite plate, but it took way less time!

Oh, and here is what I love about tapered tangs...can you tell which side is the blade and which side is the tang?

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navman said:
Today was also a bit of an "ah-ha" moment. I was grinding one of the new batch of drop points and two things happened.

1. I am right hand dominant, which means I sometimes have difficulty grinding with my left hand. Despite years of practice, I sometimes still get a bit of a wiggle in my grind towards the tip that I have to correct later with files and sandpaper. Today I learned to flip the knife over (edge down) and use my strong hand to correct the grind. Worked VERY well.

2. I have a J-Flex belt in my shop that I just never used, relying on sand paper and my surface plate to correct the plunges, which works well, but is time consuming. Now I see what the use of a J-flex is!, I will still need to finish the plunges on the granite plate, but it took way less time!

Oh, and here is what I love about tapered tangs...can you tell which side is the blade and which side is the tang?

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I'm right handed, but for some reason when pulling my blades, I do a better job with my left hand. I shoot pistols better left handed too (slower, but more accurate)

You are more meticulous than me, I'm sure Your blades look good regardless
:)
 
steelhog said:
Testing out this simple knife pattern in hopes of making a simple/easy template for gift knives. (8670 and Bocote / 4" blade and 4" broomstick shaped handle)

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I would not call this * simple knife pattern * . It is * most useful pattern * . No need to * invent hot water * again . Useful / working knife are made thousands of years before us.
Like it !
 
Quick update, removed the spikes, usability trumps nice looking.
Used the knife this weekend at a BBQ and it wasn't comfortable at the end. Left some of the irregularities there, but no more spikes.

Pablo

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PEU said:
Finished this one today, Takefu vg10 sanmai 1.5mm / 1/16" steel thickness, 120mm/4.75" edge, japanese theme laser engraved. Redwood burl, with some burl spikes untouched at the end. Laser cut textured vegtan sheath.

Pablo

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Natlek said:
I would not call this * simple knife pattern * . It is * most useful pattern * . No need to * invent hot water * again . Useful / working knife are made thousands of years before us.
Like it !
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Ah yes. "Simple" in terms of simpler to make for me. lol. Since there are no odd lines/curves to work around I can make this pattern with less effort compared to others. I also largely prefer simple patters and broomstick handles. I was trying to make something that could serve in many roles and be useful to the broadest range or people for gifts and "thank you' s". I also hope this pattern will let me take advantage of a lot of handle materials like bone, horn and antler.
 
Here's a pair of steak knives ordered by my retired business partner based on his preferred design. NitroV and Mesquite/Turquoise accents for that Arizona vibe. He and another partner gave me tremendous opportunities in my life so when he asked how much I just laughed...(he did pay for a Yanagi Ba years ago when I was just getting started, it turned out pretty nice after much tutelage from the crew here and it's still razor sharp.)23-12,13 1.jpg23-12,13 2.jpg23-12,13 3.jpg
 
navman said:
Today was also a bit of an "ah-ha" moment. I was grinding one of the new batch of drop points and two things happened.

1. I am right hand dominant, which means I sometimes have difficulty grinding with my left hand. Despite years of practice, I sometimes still get a bit of a wiggle in my grind towards the tip that I have to correct later with files and sandpaper. Today I learned to flip the knife over (edge down) and use my strong hand to correct the grind. Worked VERY well.

2. I have a J-Flex belt in my shop that I just never used, relying on sand paper and my surface plate to correct the plunges, which works well, but is time consuming. Now I see what the use of a J-flex is!, I will still need to finish the plunges on the granite plate, but it took way less time!

Oh, and here is what I love about tapered tangs...can you tell which side is the blade and which side is the tang?

DJAFRgd.jpg
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Nice job! My question about tapered tangs is that they only really work with full flat grinds correct?
 
PEU said:
Quick update, removed the spikes, usability trumps nice looking.
Used the knife this weekend at a BBQ and it wasn't comfortable at the end. Left some of the irregularities there, but no more spikes.

Pablo

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I was thinking you are going to come to the same conclusion :)
 
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REK Knives said:
Nice job! My question about tapered tangs is that they only really work with full flat grinds correct?
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Why is that? Bob Loveless did them on his hunters and they are hollow ground.

I think functionaly and aesthetically they make more sense with a heavier/thicker stock.
 
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