i decided to make a knife and took some photos along the way, thought some might find these interesting, i had a lot of fun making it (apparently tftv doesnt like vertical pictures so it turned them ;/ )
the knife is from 01 tool steel, not sure what the wood is
(i also started a second knife and added some photos of that one below as well)
edit: both knives finished and next to each other
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0376.JPG[/img]
final product:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0348.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0365.JPG[/img]
pictures along the way:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0296.JPG[/img]
i used a hacksaw and other hand tools:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0301.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0302.JPG[/img]
finished hacking and filing the edges:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0303.JPG[/img]
i used a home made filing jig i saw on youtube for the bevel:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0308.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0310.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0313.JPG[/img]
finished bevel:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0314.JPG[/img]
drilling out the handle to make the knife balanced:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0316.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0317.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0319.JPG[/img]
after sanding to 600 grit ready for heat treating:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0320.JPG[/img]
home made forge also learned from youtube:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0322.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0323.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0326.JPG[/img]
after quenching in oil it comes out nice and gritty:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0328.JPG[/img]
there was a slight bend in the blade after quenching so i straightened it out when i took it out of the over after tempering the blade
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0330.JPG[/img]
final satin finish:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0332.JPG[/img]
fitting the handle scales:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0334.JPG[/img]
ready to epoxy:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0335.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0337.JPG[/img]
starting to contour the handle:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0338.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0341.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0343.JPG[/img]
and final finished product:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0346.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0349.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0351.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0350.JPG[/img]
the second knife in progress, i started it on friday and i just heat treated and quenched it tonight
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0353.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0354.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0356.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0357.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0358.JPG[/img]
i decided to spend less time on the weight of the handle, so i just drilled a bunch of holes to accomplish the same effect as filing out the handle like on the first one
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0360.JPG[/img]
ready for heat treating:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0361.JPG[/img]
after heat treat:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0366.JPG[/img]
(edit 2 more pics)
out of the oven with a light sanding:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0368.JPG[/img]
and the window breaker on the back:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0370.JPG[/img]
edit: final pics of second knife
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0374.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0375.JPG[/img]
i will look into making sheaths from kydex in the near future for these
hope you enjoyed these as much as i did making them
:3
This is absolutely fascinating and the end result looks so sick
This is absolutely fascinating and the end result looks so sick
that's really fucking cool, some carrots wont even feel a thing as their spinal cords are severed
that's really fucking cool, some carrots wont even feel a thing as their spinal cords are severed
if you haven't seen green beetle, you should. he makes knives out of a bunch of different things, it's pretty interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/user/greenbeetlegear
if you haven't seen green beetle, you should. he makes knives out of a bunch of different things, it's pretty interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/user/greenbeetlegear
rowpiecesif you haven't seen green beetle, you should. he makes knives out of a bunch of different things, it's pretty interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/user/greenbeetlegear
i pretty much learned everything from youtube, and i've come accross his channel during that time, he is pretty awesome indeed
[quote=rowpieces]if you haven't seen green beetle, you should. he makes knives out of a bunch of different things, it's pretty interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/user/greenbeetlegear[/quote]
i pretty much learned everything from youtube, and i've come accross his channel during that time, he is pretty awesome indeed
Damn, this is pretty cool. What's the total cost? Both materials and tools
Damn, this is pretty cool. What's the total cost? Both materials and tools
about $200, i bought almost all of the items off amazon, somethings like a drill and a trash can for the forge i already had
about $200, i bought almost all of the items off amazon, somethings like a drill and a trash can for the forge i already had
holy crap, this is amazing!
holy crap, this is amazing!
needs a cheesy video of you effortlessly slicing onions and shearing paper in half
joking aside this is really cool and looks really cleanly done
needs a cheesy video of you effortlessly slicing onions and shearing paper in half
joking aside this is really cool and looks really cleanly done
What did you do for heat treatment?
What did you do for heat treatment?
pine_beetleWhat did you do for heat treatment?
heated passed the point where the steel loses magnetivity, then quench in 120-130 F motor oil
after that you bake at 400 F for 2 hours
[quote=pine_beetle]What did you do for heat treatment?[/quote]
heated passed the point where the steel loses magnetivity, then quench in 120-130 F motor oil
after that you bake at 400 F for 2 hours
Cryptoneeds a cheesy video of you effortlessly slicing onions and shearing paper in half
joking aside this is really cool and looks really cleanly done
hehe those videos are pretty satisfying though
this one isnt sharpened yet, i have a lansky knife sharpening kit but i have not had the time to sharpen it
[quote=Crypto]needs a cheesy video of you effortlessly slicing onions and shearing paper in half
joking aside this is really cool and looks really cleanly done[/quote]
hehe those videos are pretty satisfying though
this one isnt sharpened yet, i have a lansky knife sharpening kit but i have not had the time to sharpen it
dont cut me with it please, it looks sharp
dont cut me with it please, it looks sharp
ok tommy i wont :3
i added 2 more pics to the OP at the bottom continuing the second knife
ok tommy i wont :3
i added 2 more pics to the OP at the bottom continuing the second knife
do you plan on making a katana next
do you plan on making a katana next
Make me an axe. The finish style splitting maul. Like this one : http://www.neemantools.com/en/products/axes/finnish-splitting-maul
pine_beetleMake me an axe. The finish style splitting maul. Like this one : http://www.neemantools.com/en/products/axes/finnish-splitting-maul
God damn they have some really nice things to buy at that website. I plan to buy at least 1 axe from this place, thx for the site
[quote=pine_beetle]Make me an axe. The finish style splitting maul. Like this one : http://www.neemantools.com/en/products/axes/finnish-splitting-maul[/quote]
God damn they have some really nice things to buy at that website. I plan to buy at least 1 axe from this place, thx for the site
Excellent job. I think you would like/enjoy using micarta in in handlemaking in stuff, its fun to work with.
Excellent job. I think you would like/enjoy using micarta in in handlemaking in stuff, its fun to work with.
fnmExcellent job. I think you would like/enjoy using micarta in in handlemaking in stuff, its fun to work with.
thx
i have looked at micarta and the only reason i didnt use it was because i had this wood on hand, but ill probably make some home made micarta scales for the next ones i make from some fabric or colored paper
[quote=fnm]Excellent job. I think you would like/enjoy using micarta in in handlemaking in stuff, its fun to work with.[/quote]
thx
i have looked at micarta and the only reason i didnt use it was because i had this wood on hand, but ill probably make some home made micarta scales for the next ones i make from some fabric or colored paper
unfCryptoneeds a cheesy video of you effortlessly slicing onions and shearing paper in half
joking aside this is really cool and looks really cleanly done
hehe those videos are pretty satisfying though
this one isnt sharpened yet, i have a lansky knife sharpening kit but i have not had the time to sharpen it
Good to see that Lansky has branched out from Tuba making.
Jokes aside, that knife looks sick
[quote=unf][quote=Crypto]needs a cheesy video of you effortlessly slicing onions and shearing paper in half
joking aside this is really cool and looks really cleanly done[/quote]
hehe those videos are pretty satisfying though
this one isnt sharpened yet, i have a lansky knife sharpening kit but i have not had the time to sharpen it[/quote]
Good to see that Lansky has branched out from Tuba making.
Jokes aside, that knife looks sick
thx man :)
i didnt know lansky made tubas, thats pretty cool
thx man :)
i didnt know lansky made tubas, thats pretty cool
Looks solid.
the kind of thing you will die and still have at 90 years old
Looks solid.
the kind of thing you will die and still have at 90 years old
can u kill noobs with it tho?
can u kill noobs with it tho?
i updated the OP with the finished pics of the second knife but ill post them here too if someone came to check last post
2nd knife finished:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0374.JPG[/img]
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0375.JPG[/img]
both next to each other:
[img]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78898876/knife/IMG_0376.JPG[/img]
both are sick, well done!
both are sick, well done!
Your finished product looks really good, keep it up.
unfthx man :)
i didnt know lansky made tubas, thats pretty cool
His family has been hand-making brass instruments for five generations. Their more intricate ones can sell for upwards of 17,000 USD.
Your finished product looks really good, keep it up.
[quote=unf]thx man :)
i didnt know lansky made tubas, thats pretty cool[/quote]
His family has been hand-making brass instruments for five generations. Their more intricate ones can sell for upwards of 17,000 USD.
SpaceCadetpine_beetleMake me an axe. The finish style splitting maul. Like this one : http://www.neemantools.com/en/products/axes/finnish-splitting-maul
God damn they have some really nice things to buy at that website. I plan to buy at least 1 axe from this place, thx for the site
If you want the ultimate axe. Go with a Tuatahi Kingi work axe. I have large collection from a lot of the blacksmiths in the world and it's an exaggerated designed based off of racing axes. It's much larger than most and it is heavy but it makes you feel like a god when you wield it ;)
[quote=SpaceCadet][quote=pine_beetle]Make me an axe. The finish style splitting maul. Like this one : http://www.neemantools.com/en/products/axes/finnish-splitting-maul[/quote]
God damn they have some really nice things to buy at that website. I plan to buy at least 1 axe from this place, thx for the site[/quote]
If you want the ultimate axe. Go with a Tuatahi Kingi work axe. I have large collection from a lot of the blacksmiths in the world and it's an exaggerated designed based off of racing axes. It's much larger than most and it is heavy but it makes you feel like a god when you wield it ;)