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The blade is 3/16" O1 with about a 9.5" blade.
This one is going to be a pure fighter, so I'm probably going to make it double edged.
On to heat treat next!
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The blade is 3/16" O1 with about a 9.5" blade.
This one is going to be a pure fighter, so I'm probably going to make it double edged.
On to heat treat next!
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Fresh out of heat treat and perfectly straight!
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Next, I paint the blade with Dykem and layout my grind lines.
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On to rough grinding.
At this point, I don't need perfection. The goal is to remove material and establish the basic geometry and look.
I leave the edge thick, and leave a bit of flat between the opposing grinds.
I also take some material out of the handle to achieve the balance I want.
At this point, I don't need perfection. The goal is to remove material and establish the basic geometry and look.
I leave the edge thick, and leave a bit of flat between the opposing grinds.
I also take some material out of the handle to achieve the balance I want.
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Very cool!
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It's getting there!
It's about 105 degrees here, so I've been limiting my time in the shop.
It should be finished soon though.
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You seriously make beautiful knives. This looks graceful and elegant, well done!