John Martin Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) This is the second knife I've ever forged, and the first I will have ever finished. The work is all done by hand. Filing has taken place. I will file it again tomorrow, and then begin sanding it. Hopefully by the end of the weekend, it will be finished. Made out of leafspring. Guys, can you tell me what type of knife this would be considered? Sorry about the picture quality, I need to learn how to take pictures of shiny things now. 9.5" Long 1/8" Thick 5.5" Blade 4" Handle 2" @ Widest Point Critique welcomed!!! Edited January 16, 2009 by m_brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 a nice one:) good start John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks steve, any idea into what kind of knife it is, I'm still learning, it's not a bowie and it's not a drop point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 you found it! the blade looks good so far, did u already start to sand it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Yeah, I found it long story, we'll talk next time we hang out man. Nope, I still have a lot of file work to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg7m Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Looks like a slight upsweep to the point of the blade, I'd call it a hunter,,?. What ever you call it, that's a good looking blade. Hope to see pics when it's finished. Buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackKnives Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Part skinner, part hunter........"Skunter"? Looks stout. I like it. Keep the pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Thanks guys, I'll have pictures tomorrow of the filework all done, then it'll be time to polish it up. Right now both sides are the like the better side in the pictures. More filing to get the cross filing and pitting out. Edited January 17, 2009 by m_brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegodlesky Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'll call it a utility :-) Good start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Looks pretty good John. You are draw filing, right? Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 You betcha Frosty, but very accelerated draw filing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Card often, you can't card too much when draw filing. Every stroke isn't excessive. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Card? As in clean the file??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messerist Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 To go out on a limb is something I don't do much anymore, but if I were to classify your blade I would put it in the realm of an early trade knife. Your tang looks alot like a "scalper" knife seen in Madison Grant's The Knife in Homespun America. Scalpers were also use in the indian and fur trade.. Over all it looks like it will be a fine piece of cutlery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Card? As in clean the file??? Yes, the short bristled wire brush is called a file card. Give the file handle a (vertical) rap on a hard surface to knock the larger cuttings loose, then give it a couple swipes with the card. http://www.drillspot.com/pimages/356/35642_300.jpg It'll cut better and leave a finer finish if there's nothing in the teeth to skate and gall. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) Completely filed it,s at 60 grit, just need to do a little bit more sanding(320-600 grit), and then im done. I have ordered: Stabilized Redwood Burl from knifeandgun for scales. You can see a faint black line in the pictures, that is where the scales will end. Pictures 1-4 me and quentin filing in my basement last night, he should have pictures of that knife and his tomahawk up soon. Pictures 5-10 I attempted to photograph the knife, really need to learn how to!!! Edited January 18, 2009 by m_brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Looking real good there John! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 what type of steel did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Looking real good there John! Finnr Thanks Art, it means a lot coming from you. I'm going to finish to 600grit for sure. Will try to buff, otherwise, i'll oil the handle, let it sit for a few days, then oil the blade real lightly and be done. Also, should I do a convex or flat grind edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 edge however you desire, Nice work John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) Well, here is the finished blade, left at 420, then lightly oiled. I lost my 520 and 620 sandpaper . Lol. Whenever the scales come in, i'll get it fitted and post pictures. Edited January 19, 2009 by m_brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Looking Real good John!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks chris, when I find the sandpaper, I'll polish it up even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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