Tony Mont
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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- Apr 15, 2018
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Once I had both ends marked (this can be a bit tricky to do right and I did not do it right, hence some inconsistencies on the ribbing), I filed both ends with a needle triangle file.
Next, I filed across slowly with the same needle triangle file, you must stay as straight as possible here, and then filed with a square needle file. The square file changes the angle a bit and makes it easier later on when it's time to round the ribbing.
I've seen master smith Jordan Lamothe file the initial ribbing and then he made a custom scraper and scrapped the rest of the way. I haven't tried this way but it seems to work nicely.
Next, I filed across slowly with the same needle triangle file, you must stay as straight as possible here, and then filed with a square needle file. The square file changes the angle a bit and makes it easier later on when it's time to round the ribbing.
I've seen master smith Jordan Lamothe file the initial ribbing and then he made a custom scraper and scrapped the rest of the way. I haven't tried this way but it seems to work nicely.