StephanFowler Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 lemme know what you think I recently build a 2x72 grinder and have been trying all kinds of new stuff the dovetail bolsters worked out decently well, the fit of the slabs to the bolster isn't as tight as i would like but its hardly noticable (i did cabinetry grade wood work for many years, im a picky SOB) the tapered tang went surprisingly smoothly, i put in all the angles and bevels at the forge and did a really pretty good job, didn't have much grinding to clean up at all a "loveless" style handle. I've been looking at a LOT of pictures lately and felt the need to try a new handle shape, this being the first one its a smidge tight for a reversed inside grip (especially with my big xxx hands) but is really comfortable in other grips, also i have been making a concerted effort to slim down my handles, i went through a bunch of my older blades and realized that i made some big xxxx handles...... I feel like I pushed myself and am happy with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loneronin Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 beatiful little knife! post some pics of your homemade belt grinder. I'm working on a KMG clone and I'm always curious about the homemade tools. ciao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanFowler Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 i built it using plans and parts from tracy mickleyUS Knife Makers!, Operated by a knifemaker for knifemakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Nice knife, Stephan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegodlesky Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Lookin' good Stephen, what's the dimensions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanFowler Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 dohh, forgot to put em up Steel: 1064 Thickness: 1/4 In / Blade: 4 In O/A: 8 In Grind: Flat / Convex Finish: Satin w/ very light scale marks Handle: Yellow Heart (similar to purple heart, but yellow) Sheath: Hand Tooled Leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegodlesky Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I've seen that yellow heart at the wood store but never used it. Does it work the same as purpleheart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Nice looking piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loneronin Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 good loking grinder! the tooling arm seems much more little than the arm box... :confused: do you keep it stiff only with bolts? in any case the knife is really beatiful so it shoud be a good tool. Ciao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Hey Stephen, I really like this knife because you did everything right! A lot of people cut corners and don't bother doing certain things (or doing them right), but you did extremely well in keeping this blade tidy. It's all even; a well tapered tang, well seated handle scales, and really nice dovetail bolsters. Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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