07 August 2022, 07:52
Bwana_500Almost finished a new knife
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.
07 August 2022, 08:02
Jerry FiskA good user . You did good.
09 August 2022, 14:21
KarooI 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.
13 August 2022, 03:26
Bwana_500Thanks 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
15 August 2022, 00:59
yumastepsideA very practical pair of knives.
A slightly off topic question....what rivets do you use on the Kydex?
Roger
20 August 2022, 11:25
Bwana_500quote:
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/21 August 2022, 17:17
yumastepsideThanks for that.....geez, they don't miss you on price !!
Roger