The first knife I've ever made. Critiques?
The first knife I've ever made. Critiques?
I made this blade out of 1095. The handle is made of natural G-10, and held in place with Blade Pro epoxy, and Chicago screws. I'm open to any critiques, pointers, tips, comments, thoughts, opinions, or assessments. Thanks everybody.
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Re: The first knife I've ever made. Critiques?
Since you asked for critiques, you should have used pins in the handle instead of those screws. Pins could have been finished flush with handle material, those screw heads may be uncomfortable on the hand. Is the notch at the top of the blade intended as a thumb rest?
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Re: The first knife I've ever made. Critiques?
Yes, the divot on the spine is a thumb rest for better control. I was thinking to add some jimping to it. I also intended it to be a harpoon shaped blade.
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Re: The first knife I've ever made. Critiques?
Sybr86, you have to start somewhere and I’m sure you will learn on every knife you build.
Your steel looks sort of wavy in your photos. If you want to correct that, rough blades out with a belt sander or file in a vise before you add the handle. Once ruffed out finish with 80 grit wrapped on a flat paint stick. Then progress finer and finer on sandpaper till scratches are gone then buff. I usually take mine to at least 1500 grit before final buff. It takes time for sure. Practice and learn. Good luck.
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Your steel looks sort of wavy in your photos. If you want to correct that, rough blades out with a belt sander or file in a vise before you add the handle. Once ruffed out finish with 80 grit wrapped on a flat paint stick. Then progress finer and finer on sandpaper till scratches are gone then buff. I usually take mine to at least 1500 grit before final buff. It takes time for sure. Practice and learn. Good luck.
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Re: The first knife I've ever made. Critiques?
I like the shape, looks like a good skinning knife. I would recommend rivets that sit flush with the scales instead of the screws. I'm a big Natural/Jade G-10 fan.
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Re: The first knife I've ever made. Critiques?
Thank you fellas for the compliments, and the critiques. I'll keep practicing, and look into using pins for the handle. I'm just about finished with my second project. I'm going to post a photo after I finalize the details. I invite everyone to give their critiques and suggestions on the next one. I plan on posting later this evening, but if not tomorrow for sure. Thanks everybody.
Re: The first knife I've ever made. Critiques?
I’ve seen production knives with that general blade shape. That was an ambitious design for your first one.
I’ll agree with the others about he pins. That would be better or even purpose made handle bolts like the Loveless bolts, etc… But being impatient myself I understand using what ya got to get that first one together.
You’ve done more than me. All I’ve done is just daydream about making one.
I’ll agree with the others about he pins. That would be better or even purpose made handle bolts like the Loveless bolts, etc… But being impatient myself I understand using what ya got to get that first one together.
You’ve done more than me. All I’ve done is just daydream about making one.
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Re: The first knife I've ever made. Critiques?
I love it, becuase it's your first step to becoming a master at this, and I suspect that many years down this path when you are spitting out master pieces in your sleep, this knife will still be very special to you !!!
Great job mate
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Great job mate
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Re: The first knife I've ever made. Critiques?
I agree with you Jon, that first knife is special and gives you the confidence needed to go to the second one!
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Re: The first knife I've ever made. Critiques?
Are you still making knives? I can send you a care package of some handle material, pin stock, maybe some 8670 steel.
Message me here or at my instagram.
Keep at it. If I can help in any way let me know.
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