Thought I would post a project that I am just in the process of finishing. This knife has a few firsts for me - steel is S35VN, black micarta handles with red G10 liners and red G10 pins. First time working with most of these materials, first time making this blade shape, and I sharpened it on the belt grinder instead of water stones or using the Worksharp. Edge is not quite as good as I can get it with the other methods, but its about 80%-90% of the way there. As usual, I learned a lot, made some new mistakes, plus I made a couple of cockups I already know about.

A good user . You did good.

I am a beginner knifemaker too. Few things more satisfying than making a functional knife for the first time, imperfections besides.
Good job and thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the comments guys.

I finished up a gutting knife to match. First time I have made a set like this.

Kydex is just to stop them from cutting me or the pack while I am carrying them. Drilling out the rivit holes in a bit of a hurry and went a bit wonky

A very practical pair of knives.
A slightly off topic question....what rivets do you use on the Kydex?

Roger

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Originally posted by yumastepside:
A very practical pair of knives.
A slightly off topic question....what rivets do you use on the Kydex?

Roger

Hi mate

Take a look at these. The links below are good for 2 sheets. If you are joining more sheets, you need longer ones:

https://www.artisansupplies.co...bc04-2-sheets-thick/

https://nordicedge.com.au/blac...king-8-8-pack-of-20/

Also, you need a setting tool. I use one like this:

https://www.artisansupplies.co...kydex-eyelet-setter/

Thanks for that.....geez, they don't miss you on price !!

Roger