Lodestone25 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Took me about 6 months to finally get it done, but here she is! O-1 Steel with a Cherry and Brass handle. Any constructive criticism or thoughts for my next one? Thanks !! Lodestone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM454 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Nice blade for sure. Keep up the good work and they will start coming faster. If you are like me though, finding the time to forge/bladesmith is not so easy. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecart Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Great looking knife. How did you finish the cherry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhettbarnhart Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Sweet blade what did you grind the bevel with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodestone25 Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Thanks guys! The Cherry is finished graduated to 1500 grit sand paper. 6 coats of tung oil applied with a 1500 grit sanding session between each. This was my first attempt at a bevel. I did it very slowly and carefully by hand on my belt grinder. It turned out "ok", but I would like any advice you guys can offer on how to make a nice, straight and consistent bevel. This one is pretty straight, but you can definitely tell if you look closely that it isn't perfect. Lodestone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 looks great..bout the only thing i can say about the bevels is...practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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