Thread: Show me your knives

Originally Posted by viper

So I have just started making knives, no power tools other than a battery drill. Everything done with a hack saw , files and sandpaper.
A very slow and testing process for someone with no metal work skills.
I wanted to start at the bottom and really understand the whole process before moving onto grinders etc.
I didn't even own a vice or clamps, however I do have a mentor who provided a lot of guidance and honest advice and answers to stupid newbie questions.
I won't mention names but a big thanks for the patience and friendship.

So here's my first attempt , my design with no particular direction other than a huge test bed to try and experiment with.
1095 HC steel, mustard etch on ricasso , wood from old postcard / bill holder from Hospice shop.
Lots of faults but lots learn't and the start of the journey.Attachment 112978

Knife number two, reverse Tanto, why...they look cool ?? Again my design, 1095 HC, resin handles from Etsy.
A test to see if I could to different angle grinds then repeat on the other side...not easy and not perfect but reasonably successful.
Ergo's aren't quite right , full vinegar patina, I think the handle could be 20 - 30 mm longer but again I learn't a lot.Attachment 112979

Knife number three, my first real working knife. Kitchen Paring knife for my lovely wife.
1084 HC, turquoise resin handles with stainless pins and G10 liners.
So many hours on something so small, not perfect as full grinds with a hand file and jig isn't easy, at least not for me.
It did 20 kg of apples for stewing yesterday and performed well.
Handle a little to fat for wife's hands but not far off the mark.Attachment 112980

I have a Deer knife for field skinning and boning out of my own design nearly ready for heat treatment coming up.
I will post new knifes as I go and show my journey along a new path for me.
I one day hope to sell the odd one and maybe make one to auction at the Toby shoot with the money going to charity as this forum, members have given me a lot at times both in terms of advice and laugh's plus some great people.

Viper

i am seriously impressed