February 3, 201115 yr Here is some pictures of my most current knife. It is a fixed blade with red oak handle. The blade is made of mower blade (oregon brand). I annealed the blade, then flattened it out, roughed shaped it with a small hammer. I did not get all of the scale off (lazy)and ended up with a few deep pits. Just adds character I think. Anyway, I finished shaping the blade with the grinder, file and sand paper then dry fit the handle. I used temporary bolts to hold the handle in place. Now I have to harden,temper and polish the blade then assemble. I think it's gonna look good, but by all means do critique it for me.
February 4, 201115 yr Not too bad looking. It looks like you still have a bit of scale on the blade (or is it just the pic) but that should come out in final grind. Look forward to seeing it finished.
February 4, 201115 yr Author Pictures are not the best. The scale is mostly on the tang but I'll get all of it. You know, scale is some tuff stuff. Granted some comes off off easy, but some can be a real chore to get off.
February 4, 201115 yr Pictures are not the best. The scale is mostly on the tang but I'll get all of it. You know, scale is some tuff stuff. Granted some comes off off easy, but some can be a real chore to get off. I tear it all off with my body grinder, it is tough on belts. Seems to work well for me
February 7, 201115 yr Looking good! I try not to do any work on the handle untill I have heat treated the blade now, just seems to tempt fate! (though I have started to work with high carbon water quench steels and my 'oops' rate is still pretty high )
February 8, 201115 yr Author finished the knife, just need to mark it. Forgot to do that when it was soft. It looks nice and I learned some good stuff on this one. don't buy cheap sand paper, ntice the scratches still on the blade. Luckily I got 90% out when polished it. Will try to get some pictures of it finished.
February 8, 201115 yr Soak in acid to remove scale. A overnight soak in regular strength vinegar will loosen most of it, then you can scrub it off with a wire brush or coarse sandpaper. Stronger acids will work faster, if you want to hassle with them.
February 8, 201115 yr Author Soak in acid to remove scale. A overnight soak in regular strength vinegar will loosen most of it, then you can scrub it off with a wire brush or coarse sandpaper. Stronger acids will work faster, if you want to hassle with them. Good info. Will phosphoric or sulfuric acid work? What about Hydrocloric acid? or will any acid work?? what about citric acid??
March 2, 201115 yr Author very nice! what are you going to finish the handle with? Sorry for the delay in replying to your post. I finished it with spanish oak stain and satin polyurethane. Nice wood handle. Not real fancy, but nice.
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