Sam Salvati Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Here is a small tanto, I forged just the outline last year at my old shop, meant to send it to someone for them to file to shape but that fell through(weirdo). Ground a chisel edge onto it, and heat treated it and it is ready for mounting. No frills, flat grind on the platen up to the tip, and the tip is convex ground on a slack belt. Forged from old leaf spring:D. I left the rough hammer marks on the back and upper bevel, because it showed my early hammer technique and mess ups. It is MUCH more gorgeous effect in person up close, alas my camera does not do close ups well. AT the plunge cut, that is grease/oil, not a grinder screw up:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Fredeen Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Sam, the new KMG is starting to show . Looks really good, and the plunge cut as well. I bet you are really enjoying having a professional grinder. The hammered texture on the spine should provide for some interesting contrast. What are you thinking for finish on the blade? You should mount that sucker up soon and get it finished so we can see what it will look like (you could probably pay for that 10" contact wheel with it too.) Anyway, looks good, keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Thanks Graham, it will be mounted by a good friend of mine(I am none too good at woodwork, and the intricate handle wrappings yet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feukair Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Cool, love that you left the hammered look on the sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Thanks, as you might already know i am a HUGE hammer finish fan, i just love the look and style of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mende Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 It looks Orky/undeady and i love that kind of stuff. . you know. ..grim assassin's weaponz. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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