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The Newbies Arena Are you new to knife making? Here is all the help you will need. |
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My very first knife! (W.I.P)
Im 17 years old, and an aspiring knifemaker. I wanted a work knife \for around the farm, and on camping trips. This was done completely with hand tools except for the very tail end when we bought a belt sander.
I know it doesnt really compare to the peices of art here but i did my best. I cut it out of a badly damaged kitchen knife and hand ground the bevel and edge, the oak handles arent finished yet but i will sand them down and stain them a dark walnut. My next project is to put life back into my dads childhood machete. What do you think of it? |
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Nothing wrong with that....
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Honed
That is a great start. We want to see number 2 keep it up. |
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Thats how most people start, with a scrap of metal and a desire. Looks like you're on the right track.
Which I'd started at 17. |
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Better than my first knife.
Doug __________________ If you're not making mistakes then you're not trying hard enough |
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Right on man
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Good first effort. As said before, lots of folks started out converting/salvaging old knives. Good way to learn the basic mechanics involved.
Might I suggest you fill out your profile a bit? You might find you are close enough to an experienced maker to get some advice/help before the addiction takes full hold of you. Or....at least find a fellow adventurer to share you experiences with. Keep on truckin'! __________________ Carl Rechsteiner, Bladesmith Georgia Custom Knifemakers Guild, Charter Member Knifemakers Guild, voting member Registered Master Artist - GA Council for the Arts C Rex Custom Knives Blade Show Table 6-H Last edited by Crex; 07-16-2012 at 04:22 AM. |
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You did good! Keep it up!
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