What's going on in your shop? Show us whats going on, and talk a bit about your work!

[O.L.C.]

Man theare since great knives being built!

 

[Nsewell]

just finished my first slip joint O1 and canvas micarta

 

[Jesse WW]

Working on these fellows currently. Unfortunately I run out of 120 grit belts so they're gonna be on hold for the week. Very exited about them. Going for a 'rough' look so I'm going to keep the sides as they are now. The pattern left over from the thermal cycling on the recurve looks absolutely gorgeous IMO.

Also got a carbide file guide. Absolutely LOVE this thing, even though it dulls my files. No more spending 2 hours to get a flush lip for the guard. With the guide I managed to knock out the two in only 20 minutes! Really wish I got one earlier.

 

[Hengelo_77]

Had this one laying around the shop for a few years.
I'm finnishing off all my old projects before I start new ones.

Niolox steel, olive wood, G10 bolster and a CF pin.
The handle looks straight and simple but she's slightly contoured and feels good in hand.

 

[ashwinearl]

what a great idea for a knife vice.

 

[DanF]

Hengelo_77 , very elegant, I like understated designs, they can be difficult to get 'right'.

 

[KnuckleDownKnives]

Finally installed a very needed accessory to the shop. Guess all my welds are good because it's pouring rain today and no leaks! Just waiting on the $12 capacitor.

 

[AVigil]

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

One off with ultra rare Westinghouse Cashmere Micarta.

I shot the goat myself that Mr.Westinghouse and I made the Micarta from, this was a ways back when we were both in 'Nam.

 

[Ian Fifelski]

Finally installed a very needed accessory to the shop. Guess all my welds are good because it's pouring rain today and no leaks! Just waiting on the $12 capacitor.

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You did an amazing job removing that piece and patching the roof. The weld lines are so clean they look just like sharpy marks.

 

[ashwinearl]

O1, G10, EDC. Vinegar/black tea patina

 

[JG Custom Metal Works]

I use Kydex for my liners..


Orange, Blue, Red, Black, Pink for the ladies!

Kydex for liners? I’ve never heard of that. I always thought kydex was just good for sheaths...

 

[Rhinoknives1]

Kydex for liners? I’ve never heard of that. I always thought kydex was just good for sheaths...

It works fine, you do have to use the light colored Norton Sandpaper or Rhino paper for finishing because if you use the Black automotive wet & dry the black grit can impregnate into the lighter colors of Kydex, like orange, Pink or white.. the Black Kydex is no problem..

 

[erik markman]

I thought kydex was difficult to glue?

 

[Rhinoknives1]

I thought kydex was difficult to glue?

I rough it a bit with 120 grit paper and use West Systems epoxy alonïg with Loveless Bolts to secure the scales.—-// Haven’t has any problems in over 10 years.

 

[DanF]

Just installed a much-needed fan in my small shop.My forge is set up about three feet in front of the fan and prior to the fan I would place a box fan behind me as I worked the forge, blowing out one of the double doors. This should give me better exhaust and allow me to work through the hot summer inside and allowing me to (hopefully) keep the moisture pulled out year round.
My little shop is pretty much complete equipment-wise now, I picked up a HT oven, finished my small power hammer and all that's left to buy is a hardness tester.
Can't imagine how knives were made prior to the advent of everything "needed"today!

 

[ashwinearl]

Mini Kwaiken, 80Crv2, Maple scales with orange liners. Carbon fiber (I think) pins, from a chimney sweep handle at Lowes ($9 I believe for a long rod).

I sort of sold it. A guy needed a father's day present and didn't have disposable funds from his paycheck yet. I just said let me send it you now so you have something to give him. Pay when you can what you feel is fair. As a beginner, I am not sure yet about being ready to sell. I have many growth opportunities in terms of gaps in scales, plunge lines, final grind thickness, sharpening, heat treating...

I gave another one away on the face book page just so someone would use it rather than sit in a box here. It felt good to do that.

 

[Richard338]

Mini Kwaiken, 80Crv2, Maple scales with orange liners. Carbon fiber (I think) pins, from a chimney sweep handle at Lowes ($9 I believe for a long rod).

I sort of sold it. A guy needed a father's day present and didn't have disposable funds from his paycheck yet. I just said let me send it you now so you have something to give him. Pay when you can what you feel is fair. As a beginner, I am not sure yet about being ready to sell. I have many growth opportunities in terms of gaps in scales, plunge lines, final grind thickness, sharpening, heat treating...

I gave another one away on the face book page just so someone would use it rather than sit in a box here. It felt good to do that.

Looks pretty good to me.
Sometimes when I finish one I only see the small flaws. After putting it away for a few weeks I'll pull it out and see that it is better than I thought.

 

[Stang Bladeworks]

Just finished this one. Cpm154 at 59.5 HRC with cf handles.

 

[ten-six]

Just finished this one. Cpm154 at 59.5 HRC with cf handles.View attachment 916518 View attachment 916519

What's the finish on that blade?