DecoiJS Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I'm new at making knives (started about two weeks ago), and the biggest problem I have run into so far is making an edge. At the moment, I'm using a Makita angle grinder, which works fine except I can't get both sides even to each other; one will be at a steeper angle than the other, they don't meet half-way, etc. So, what's the best way to make an edge? I've thought about bench grinders or belt sanders, but haven't had a chance to try either of the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 ditch the grinder - use a file, and read the knife making classes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I have to agree with Steve . Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maillemaker Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Hammer the bevels in as much as you can. As Peter Ross says, "ten minutes at the forge will save you an hour with a file". After that, care patience and practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslakhv Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 · Hidden by Steve Sells, March 11, 2013 - advertising Hidden by Steve Sells, March 11, 2013 - advertising Buy a Tormek machine. You will not regret it! http://www.tormek.com/en/ Link to comment
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