Don Nguyen Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I have been studying how to make a knife for about one year, and I've finally had the opportunity to do so. This knife initially was not supposed to be finished; it was made as a feeler, to see how the process goes. I decided to finish it. Forged from a file. Deferentially heated martempered with brine; also deferentially tempered. Satin finish at 600 grit, maple burl handle, sharpened by hand on waterstones. I thought about taking pictures to show the best of it and hide the worst But I chose to show the knife in full colors, good and bad. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmHorus Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Looks great keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewberry Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Well, maybe when you do your second knife you will get it right. That was sarcasm! Your knife looks amazing! If you hadn't said it was your first I wouldn't have guessed that it was. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 For a first effort I would call it exceptional. I look forward to seeing your next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Beautiful knife. I'm in the process of making one from an old file. Been working (looking) at it for over a year. Scared to finish it I reckon. Too many other irons in the fire to finish it. Someday maybe. Mark <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Don, I'd say that you picked it up pretty well. That is a nice looking knife. Thanks for sharing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnewberry Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Looks far better than most firsts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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