Knife design

[tattoosteve99]

I'm going to cut the blade down some it's too fat. Then it will be better fitting in the hand.

[tattoosteve99]

I'm going to cut the blade down some it's too fat. Then it will be better fitting in the hand.

Like this

[16VGTIDave]

I'm going to cut the blade down some it's too fat. Then it will be better fitting in the hand.

Please don't. You will turn it into a "knuckle dragger". I had a knife with similar proportions and I gave it away. I got tired of the sore and scraped knuckles. If anything, follow the advice previously given and reprofile to angle the handle up a bit.


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[jzmtl]

Not really a problem unless it's going to be used on cutting board.

[tattoosteve99]

Not really a problem unless it's going to be used on cutting board.

Nope it's more of a just in case knife. It will be strapped to my EDC bag mostly.

[tosh]

Not really a problem unless it's going to be used on cutting board.

Nope it's more of a just in case knife. It will be strapped to my EDC bag mostly.

LOL Steve - I'm just tryin' to envision that scenario for us Brits. Fact is I doubt if our feet would touch the ground if the plod were to catch us wandering around with that strapped on!

"Don't be alarmed officer, its simply a part of my EDC bag" 
 


P.S  looking good 

[tattoosteve99]

Not really a problem unless it's going to be used on cutting board.

Nope it's more of a just in case knife. It will be strapped to my EDC bag mostly.

LOL Steve - I'm just tryin' to envision that scenario for us Brits. Fact is I doubt if our feet would touch the ground if the plod were to catch us wandering around with that strapped on!

"Don't be alarmed officer, its simply a part of my EDC bag" 
 


P.S  looking good 

Which is why I still live in the USA
I have a few police friends and most of them just ask me "another knife Steve? Really? " let's see this one   Most people that know me around here know me as the knife and flashlight guy.

[sawman]

Great project you have going. I like the design so far 

[tattoosteve99]

Almost there



I have one more slight angle to grind on the back near the handle. Then time for the bevel. It's looking better that I thought it ever would .

[enki_ck]

How thick is it? And how do you plan to grind it?

[tattoosteve99]

How thick is it? And how do you plan to grind it?

3/16 think. A standard flat grind will be great. Then come heat treat, acid etch and handle attachment.

[tattoosteve99]

Need a little help on this folks. What's the easiest way to grind the bevel? I'm having a tough time deciding how to grind?


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[Metropolicity]

Need a little help on this folks. What's the easiest way to grind the bevel? I'm having a tough time deciding how to grind?


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Bench grinder for the major stock removal, belt grinder on its side for the semi finish and a high grit belt for the final?

[Sparky415]

I've used a belt sander in the past 

[Sparky415]

  Looking back I think I started mine off on a bench grinder



And finished on my belt sander

[tattoosteve99]

I only have a one inch sander. I might try to make a jig of some sort.


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[Sparky415]

I only have a one inch sander. I might try to make a jig of some sort.


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I made some out of wood for mine, I will take a picture tonight 

[Sparky415]

I only have a one inch sander. I might try to make a jig of some sort.


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I made some out of wood for mine, I will take a picture tonight 

I made a couple of these Steve, Its a crude 'jig' but its fine for making the odd blade
I don't know if you can tell from the picture but the wood is cut at less than a right angle and the back of the blade rests on the cut off nails

 

[tattoosteve99]

I only have a one inch sander. I might try to make a jig of some sort.


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I made some out of wood for mine, I will take a picture tonight 

I made a couple of these Steve, Its a crude 'jig' but its fine for making the odd blade
I don't know if you can tell from the picture but the wood is cut at less than a right angle and the back of the blade rests on the cut off nails

 

Thanks. That does help. I'll also have to make my sander bench bigger too as it's only about an inch long.


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[pfrsantos]

You could use screw instead of nails, it allows for different angles while sanding. Adjust the screw to have it stand out more or less, depending on what angle you want.

[JAfromMn]

I like how she's coming along Steve.   

don't thin the edge. Flatten out the back.

you may lose  some of the edge when you're trying to get the grind right.