markb Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I thought I would document this one from the start. I'm following a plan this time , see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Have at it and keep the pictures coming!:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) Did a lot of filing to day. Flattened it out and profiled, got the basic shape, with the big file. Drilled pin holes. Will start tang taper and blade bevel next. Edited May 14, 2009 by markb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin (the professor) Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 this looks neat. it will be a lot of file work, but you should get good bevels and ridges from drawfiling. Keep at it, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Started the tang taper, using felt pen to see where I'm at. Made a quickie vise (not my design). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Had a chance to do a little more, finished the tang taper and did the ricaso and one side blade bevel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Your are doing a real nice job there Mark. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 more... more...more.... I wont post any more space rock, until you give us more...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911a1forlife Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 That looks really nice! Can't wait to see the end result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thanks for your support and enthusiasm, I'm excited about working on this one, changed the details a little from the original idea, anxious to see how it turns out too. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzertank27 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 im sorry but i must steal that design. i like how wide the blade flares in relation to the handle width. kinda looks like spear too cool. hope i dont offend , i dont know the etikit in stealing designs , heck i cant even spell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 I took the idea from a picture of a knife with this basic shape, and then changed small things. I should have made a note of the maker and given credit. I'm not sure when you should give credit for a design, there's so many styles and variations. It had a guard about 1/8" thick in an oval shape, but I don't know how to do that. Well I know one way... but skill level is beyond mine. This could be the subject for another thread. Thanks for your consideration, I was drawn to the exaggerated profile too. Heres a spear type profile I never finished. It had a guard about 1/8" thick in an oval shape, but I don't know how to do that. Well I know one way... but skill level is beyond mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 (edited) The rough "grind"- file went real well ,I could keep nice flat bevels and work up to the lie, real crisp, flat and straight. Used the body file(magi-cut) first then the big mill bastard. Then I went to the small mill bastard and started to draw file. I didn't draw file with the large file. Drawing with the small file parrallel to the grind lines was too hard to keep the angle and I found out i needed some sort of magnification at this point to see the scratches and lines, had to slow way down. In the prosses I filed a dip in the top flat and there went a nice straight line. So I think a Opti-visor is in order, the magnifier doesn't allow you to move to see at another angle which is essential. I filed w/small bastard then sanded w/120 grit one bevel to see how it'd look, may have to go back to file. I think the dark line in the bevel is a high spot, you can see it from any angle. Anyway just thought I'd share my learning experience. Edited May 24, 2009 by mod07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 I was looking through some old blade magazines from '90, '91 or so and found an artical on this maker. Does all file work except rough grind and showed carburundrom stone grinder and hundreds of files in his shop.Great Lakes Custom Knives - Knives by Wolfgang Loerchner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzertank27 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 that site has wicked knives, i definetly marked it to browse through from time to time. oh yeah my jaw still hurts from hitting the ground when i saw the catagory for knives over $4000. i really gotta get back to the forge and practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jiron Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 that looks real cool! i bet the end result will be even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Finished... Almost Took the blade to 400, needs sharpening Handle to 320.. needs a little more attention but couldn't wait to post pic's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911a1forlife Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 very nicely done! love the overall design and shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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