File work on blades

[skullworks]

What does everyone use? Dremel tool? Chainsaw files? Just curious.

[varmint]

I started out with a chainsaw file,found it much quicker using a dremel now.Still switch back and forth depending on pattern.

[robtattoo]

Small needle files & lots of patience!  :D

[Leftieshot]

small round files and polish with a pencil grinder with a mounted rubber wheel.

[ArcticArcher]

Along the lines of file work.  Do you mark certain distances and then do the work?  

I've got a set of files of different shapes.  Just haven't taken the leap.  I guess its like everything trial and error.

Got a new blank cut out and guess now is the time to give it a shot.

[dorris]

I use a dremel but think a file looks best in the end .

[RGK]

Round, square and 3 cornered files. I have bot used the Dremmel very much for detail work.

 

 

 

 

 

[skullworks]

Quit showing off Ron! LOL! Okay...files are the winner and there is no easy way. LOL! Glad you're feeling better Ron!

[Lin Rhea]

This is one knife from different angles. I done the filework with a 1/8 inch chainsaw file, a small triangle file, and touched it up with needle files. This filework is on the ferule, but the principle is the same on the blade spine. The work on the buttcap is done with a hand graver and has no bearing on the subject.
 
                             Lin

[OconeeDan]

Hard to beat those above done with files, I especially like the detail on Lin Rhea's knife.

[Lin Rhea]

Thanks Dan. I have been admiring the consistant pattern of RGK's filework. I'm sure most is done by eyeballing. I know mine is.

   Point being, this can be done with basic tools and a good eye. If you guys are holding back, please give it a try. When I tried it for the first time, I thought "no way is this going to look good!". I kept adjusting it and refining and it actually looked passable. There is no end to patterns, so you may come up with one of your own.

    In my opinion, though, patterns found in nature are the most pleasing to the eye. Vines, etc.
                              Lin

[el oso]

Lin. It may not have any bearing on the subject, but it sure looks good!

[LC]

"In my opinion, though, patterns found in nature are the most pleasing to the eye. Vines, etc."

 "Lin. It may not have any bearing on the subject, but it sure looks good!" regarding Lins hand engraving on the knife buttcap.

Agree with both of you! However I've tried doing that arrow head file work twice now(really like that look) and ended up with two blades alot narrower in width after grinding it off and filng in a vine pattern! My arrow heads end up looking more like the spade on cards!  

[Lin Rhea]

LC,
       What files are you using?
                                 Lin

[Leftieshot]

LC, arrow head look?  Where can I see a pic of thie file work?  Sounds interesting.

[LC]

Heres a link to one type of arrowhead file work but I've seen them done with all the arrow heads pointed in one direction also which I like better.

 http://beknivessite2.homestead.com/arrowfilework.html


Lin, I've been using two sizes of chainsaw files and a small triangluar file. Can't find good small needle files around here might have to order them sometime.

[Lin Rhea]

Here is a link to a tutorial for the Arrowhead filework.
  Arrowhead filework  

                                  Lin

[Lin Rhea]

LC,
    You must have been posting while I was writing.

   That's one of the better tutorials on filing. If you cant make them look like arrowheads, call it spade pattern.    
                           Lin

[LC]

Yeah thats what I was thinking too Lin! I love that pic of RGK's knife with the playing cards, thought heck I could do some dang nice file work for a follow up pic. Maybe thats a thought, spade, diamond, heart and club file work.

[LC]

Heres a pic that I copied from some site, maybe even here, cause I liked the arrowhead file work. THIS IS NOT MY KNIVES! Some good looking knives though for sure, this knife has been the reason I ended up with two knives alot narrower with vine file work though! lol