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Offline Doug in MI

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My first knife finished (photos)
« on: March 26, 2009, 10:17:00 PM »
This is my first knife. Its made of 01 steel.
Im pretty happy with the way it turned out. I made it with a hacksaw,files and rasps and sandpaper. It was alot of work but worth it.

I want to thank KHALVERSON from here. He heat treated the blade for me and wouldnt let me pay him. Thanks Kevin and thanks to everyone here who anserwed my questions and took the time to share stuff on this site.

 
 
 
This stuff is very addicting I have 3 more blades done and need to get a brick forge built so I can finish  :banghead:
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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2009, 10:26:00 PM »
Nice Doug. I like it! Have you signed up for the knife swap?  :bigsmyl:
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2009, 10:31:00 PM »
That is a nice knife!  Nice work!
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Offline Broken Arrow 1

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2009, 10:33:00 PM »
Awseome looking knife man.
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Offline JMR

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2009, 10:36:00 PM »
Great looking knife!
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Offline prarieboy

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2009, 10:40:00 PM »
#1 lookin really GOOD !
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Offline SouthMDShooter

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2009, 12:03:00 AM »
really like it    :thumbsup:
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Offline woodsman1031

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2009, 01:36:00 AM »
really, really nice!
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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2009, 04:15:00 AM »
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2009, 04:59:00 AM »
That is a darn nice looking knife!  Looks like you are onto a great start.  Make sure you keep that one, don't let anyone talk you out of it.
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Offline skullworks

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2009, 06:49:00 AM »
Saweet! That is a beauty! Congrats!
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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2009, 08:12:00 AM »
Cool knife!!! Whats the handle material.
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Offline Doug in MI

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2009, 09:14:00 AM »
The handle is made out of dymond wood I got from Texas Knife supply. I found out that this stuff is dense and realy hard to shape with a file and I had to be careful that the edges wouldnt chip with a rasp.I thought I would never get it filed down.
I think a few power tools might be in the future or atleast a sanding drum on a drill press.

Thanks for all the comments.

I realy learned alot.
I want to encourage anyone that wants to try to make a knife with a limited few hand tools it can be done but its alot of work but very fun and very rewarding in the end.
There are alot of great people here with alot of knowledge and talent that you can learn alot from I know I have.
Thanks
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2009, 10:05:00 AM »
Nice job doug, if you are like the rest of us you will not be able to put it down.
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Offline TxMoon

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2009, 01:04:00 AM »
You got a darn good first!
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Offline KHALVERSON

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2009, 08:14:00 AM »
doug
that came out real nice
did she take a good edge
now to make a sheath
good job
kevin
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Offline Doug in MI

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #16 on: March 29, 2009, 10:15:00 AM »
Kevin
Its got a great edge. I havent polished it down fine but its plenty sharp right now. The heattreat turned out great. The file had to be a good sharp one I found out quickly.
Cant waith to use it and test it out.
I plan on building one more like this only with a longer handle.
I also got one started simular to one of yours in the pictures you showed me out of 1/8" 01.
Thanks
Doug
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Offline Doug in MI

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Re: My first knife finished (photos)
« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2009, 09:55:00 PM »
ttt
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