Benton Frisse Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Here's my most recent knife. This was my first time using a file to make a knife and a first for working with G10. I still have a lot to learn, and each time I make a knife I learn something new. I didn't get all of the scratches and file texture out of this one, I was already getting thinner than I wanted when polishing, so I gave up on that part. But then I gave it a vinegar bath to put the dark color on the blade. I like that look. I'm going to hit the G10 with a bit finer grit paper. I didn't have a respirator, but I did have one of those white masks that basically suffocate you. It was a fun project. I really don't want to part with it... but I remember my cousin telling me "Every knife you make, you won't want to part with." I'm finding that's true. Still need to sharpen it and do a sheathe for it. Here's some photos, enjoy! I'm open to some constructive criticism as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch4ging Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Benton, I like it! Love the patern of the handle, looks great and like it should grip good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thanks, Mitch! I like working with G10 so far, it works easier than wood it seems, and is much easier to clean up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I machine G10 at work for some projects -- protect your lungs. It is also very abrasive, HSS tools are eaten up quickly so I use solid carbide end mills. Keep the dust off any surfaces that you do not want extra wear like lathe ,or mill ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch4ging Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Thanks for the info on G10, BGD, I did not realize it was so abrasive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Yeah, I've heard the stuff is nasty. I didn't have a full blown respirator, but I had one of those white masks that people use for doing drywall and such. Thanks, BIGGUNDOCTOR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Please forgive my ignorance, but what is G10 made from? Assuming the binder is an acrylic but what is the material being bound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I share your ignorance, Dodge! I thought it was fiberglass of some sort... but I do not know exactly what it's made from, just that it's nasty stuff on the lungs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 So, I googled it and it is described as exactly that; woven fiberglass with an epoxy resin binder. Yeah that's nasty stuff. Not much different than what they coat surfboards with. I used to have to repair mine from time to time. Probaby should have been wearing a repirator, but hey! I was a surfer B). But I usually sanded boards ouside and up wind of dust. Anyway I hate working with glass. From what I've read, it's simply a specific form of micarta. Micarta is so easy to make and with virtually infinite options for materials; albeit you still need to be cautious whenever sanding on plastics of any kind regardless of what your binding. But I digress. Nice knife :) Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Dodge, Surf in Nebraska? I'm guessing you either lost it, or need to come visit me on the OR coast. :) Bring work clothes if the surf isn't double over head. John PS: I don't surf. My son does and he'll be happy to give you a memory. You can stay in the apt above the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 LOL, John. Yeah, not many waves here. Not even on the Mighty Mo on a rough day. T'was in another life, many years ago, when I lived in North Carolina :) Actually I (we) are coming out to the coast in a few weeks but unfortunately not that far north this time. Just north of Frisco and points south, but another smith near Jenner Ca has promised to put me to work as well :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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