Knife project #1 - making it more difficult than it needs to be.

Mosinvirus · March 27, 2019, 6:42am

Not sure how long it will be so I am probably going to break it up…

Also, didnt have a whole lot of time tonight, but decided to try to etch the edge away. Gave it 10 minutes.

Here is a result. Should work to remove the edge.

Mosinvirus · April 1, 2019, 7:01am

That whole idea to Etch the edge away kind of failed.
The second half I simply sanded the edges down on.

Shape I am going with

stimpsonjcat · April 9, 2019, 8:08pm

Could have heated that spot past blue and used the hacksaw.

stimpsonjcat · April 9, 2019, 8:10pm

If you need the whole edge softened just put it in the oven at 500 for an hour. As long as it gets to light blue it should be soft enough to work with hand tools.

Mosinvirus · April 9, 2019, 8:22pm

Could have and should have done that.

Mosinvirus · April 15, 2019, 1:07am

A little update.

The bevels were filed flat following the contour of the edge, then I tapered the sides which changed the bevels width/height.

Top of the blade was rounded.

Sanding under way. This was used 220 grit sandpaper.

LonewolfMcQuade · April 15, 2019, 1:30am

Looking great @Mosinvirus

Chuparosa · April 17, 2019, 4:26am

Oh man, looking good!

RedAngel · April 17, 2019, 8:16pm

Looks real good!

Mosinvirus · April 17, 2019, 8:28pm

Thank you all.

I am thinking I will leave bolster and handle work to after it comes back from heat treat.

Mosinvirus · April 21, 2019, 4:36am

I think I am ready to send it out.

Will be polishing it properly after it comes back.

LonewolfMcQuade · April 21, 2019, 4:41am

Looks good so far!

Mosinvirus · April 21, 2019, 4:43am

The shape looks weird in those pics. Here are better ones.

LonewolfMcQuade · April 21, 2019, 4:50am

What are you planning for a handle?

Mosinvirus · April 21, 2019, 4:57am

Was thinking brass bolster and wood handle. Open to suggestions as to wood species but since this is not a fabulous blade I don’t want to go exotic. On the second one, I may go wrapped jute micarta also with brass bolster.

LonewolfMcQuade · April 21, 2019, 5:05am

I can’t wait to see the finished product!

Chuparosa · April 22, 2019, 3:45am

Wow, very nice. I really like the shape. Cannot wait to see the handle!!!

Mosinvirus · April 22, 2019, 3:28pm

Will be dropping it off to go to Peters’ Heat Treating today. The edge is a bit thinner than they recommend, so fingers crossed.

Meanwhile I will be buying brass, wood, and working on the second one.

Giantspeed · April 22, 2019, 6:03pm

This looks fabulous
Did you only do this one or is there more ?

Mosinvirus · April 22, 2019, 8:03pm

I only had time for one. Will be working on the other half of that blank while this one is heat treated.