Karl Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Hey, this is my first post and i would really appreciate feedback, good and bad. i made this knife from an old broken file, all the fittings are solid brass and the handle material is ironbark (Australian Gum Tree). the overall knife is 130mm or about 5" in length. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhunter Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 That looks handy like what you did with what you had available . That wood looks neat overall a good functional knife. I wouldnt mind having it myself. My wife on the other hand would point to my desk drawer and ask me if I dont have enough knives and I would have to say no honey :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Great job Karl, that Ironbark really finishes up nicely. Its a pity we burn most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 thanks for the comments, everyone and yes it is a very functional knife, it only has a single bevel like a mora so it's very sharp and it works amazingly well as a skinning knife. i'd love to get some more feedback and i'll have more photo's as well as other knives up soon, thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Nice Knife, I'd call it a Bulldog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuViking Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 NOw thats my style of thinking when it comes to a cool looking work knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 that particular shape is called and elk in mora speak. Helle or Lauri , made a knife like it. i can't remember now i made one similar but it is not as cool as yours. if ever you want to sell this little cutter let me know all good buzz:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 thanks again for all the feedback im blown away, really and now i know what to call the little thing cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckpond Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 how do u do the brass cap thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 For this knife all i did was drill a hole through the brass for the tang to fit through, and then i peened the end of the tang in the hole and soldered it on for extra strength. i hope that answers your question duckpond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg C. Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Is it forged or stock removed? Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 hey Greg, yeah the blade and tang are forged, i prefer to forge a knife than grind it, i feel it gives the knife more life and character. thanks greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg C. Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Thanks, my friend and I have been aurguing over whether or not you can forge files. I finaly have some ground over him:). Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 well i think this is a topic of much discussion, the steel itself in files is a high carbon steel, which is great for knives, however i think the main problem with forging files (and rasps) is that the grooves, or furrows i suppose one could call them create weaknesses in the metal and can cause it to break especially in the process of hardening the steel. this is actually how the file my knife was made from was broken. im not sure how accurate my information is and i dont know if im the best to give advice, im not exactly a very experinced blacksmith, but i think the best way to avoid breaking a file is to either remove the grooves by forging it smooth or by stock removal. otherwise you just have to be really careful when hardening the steel. but yes files are excellent for making blades and fairly easy to forge happy forging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokshasa Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 the best way to deal with a file is to aneall it first then once its soft you can grind away the teeth, then its ready to be worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT02 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Cool knife Karl, I'd take that knife off a shelf as fast as i could. Looks like a great work knife.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 That is a really good looking knife, I like the handle iron bark- don't know if it was planed or not but the knot on it looks superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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