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Nice twistCorn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 12:48 am Currently working on 5 knives when I have the time ... finished this one for a client today...
My first attempt at a clip point with a swedge. He did not want an edge on this one ... just rustic for display in his cabinet.
Thanks Zach ... I did twist this one better.ThatWeirdKnifeGuy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 3:50 pmNice twistCorn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 12:48 am Currently working on 5 knives when I have the time ... finished this one for a client today...
My first attempt at a clip point with a swedge. He did not want an edge on this one ... just rustic for display in his cabinet.
Made a tool with handles opposing each other, with a cap in the center, to go over the butt end to do the twist with. Much cleaner look and easier to do also. I have not forgotten about you Man. You are still on my list. 
sweet build Tony, 1.5 turns to get that twist or more like 2.0? Your grinds are top notch! Keep them coming!Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 12:48 am My first attempt at a clip point with a swedge.
Many thanks Mark!Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 12:56 am Tony your skills at knife making are advancing quickly. That looks nice. Well done.
The twist is one full turn. When forging, I allowed 3.5" from the butt for the handle, which results in a 4" + handle.bestgear wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 3:55 amsweet build Tony, 1.5 turns to get that twist or more like 2.0? Your grinds are top notch! Keep them coming!Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 12:48 am My first attempt at a clip point with a swedge.
Appreciate it OC!OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:37 am Yes, that one looks great. Does anyone know what steel was used in those spikes?
The steel has a low carbon content. Thanks John! Creating something with your mind and hands working together is rewarding and much fun.1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 12:40 pm Excellent work, CCC, I love the blade shape and handle. I made a half horseshoe knife at the SMKW Co-Op about 15 years ago and it was a fun experience. Wish I had the space and tools.
Many thanks Tim!tknottsknives wrote: ↑Sat Feb 07, 2026 12:10 am I agree with what everyone else has already said. Im in love with that blade shape!
My affections toward Japanese knives tends to lead me to slender profiles.Thank you. Yes I did start out making fixed blades along with John from Redmeadow knives. We kind of tackled and worked our way through the beginning of knife making together. Slip joints were always my goal but it took a while to get the nerve up to try one. After I made my first one I was hooked and mostly have only made them since.Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sat Feb 07, 2026 10:25 pmMany thanks Tim!tknottsknives wrote: ↑Sat Feb 07, 2026 12:10 am I agree with what everyone else has already said. Im in love with that blade shape!
You make some beeeeautiful knives ... did you start out making fixed blades?
I didn't know about Redmeadow Knives ... excellent pieces he has made ... thanks for sharing! Many people coming into my shop/knife store have asked if I made folders. My reply is I have just started this journey ... maybe some day, when I know what I am doing. But three years ago, the same people were asking if I made "any knives". Last year, they convinced me to take the step I am at now. For now, folders are at a distant future.tknottsknives wrote: ↑Sat Feb 07, 2026 11:03 pmThank you. Yes I did start out making fixed blades along with John from Redmeadow knives. We kind of tackled and worked our way through the beginning of knife making together. Slip joints were always my goal but it took a while to get the nerve up to try one. After I made my first one I was hooked and mostly have only made them since.Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sat Feb 07, 2026 10:25 pmMany thanks Tim!tknottsknives wrote: ↑Sat Feb 07, 2026 12:10 am I agree with what everyone else has already said. Im in love with that blade shape!
You make some beeeeautiful knives ... did you start out making fixed blades?
Just jump in and and start making..the worst that can happen is you ruin some steel...I've got buckets of those lessons lol.Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sun Feb 08, 2026 2:13 pmI didn't know about Redmeadow Knives ... excellent pieces he has made ... thanks for sharing! Many people coming into my shop/knife store have asked if I made folders. My reply is I have just started this journey ... maybe some day, when I know what I am doing. But three years ago, the same people were asking if I made "any knives". Last year, they convinced me to take the step I am at now. For now, folders are at a distant future.tknottsknives wrote: ↑Sat Feb 07, 2026 11:03 pmThank you. Yes I did start out making fixed blades along with John from Redmeadow knives. We kind of tackled and worked our way through the beginning of knife making together. Slip joints were always my goal but it took a while to get the nerve up to try one. After I made my first one I was hooked and mostly have only made them since.Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sat Feb 07, 2026 10:25 pm
Many thanks Tim!
You make some beeeeautiful knives ... did you start out making fixed blades?