kevin (the professor) Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hello Everyone, I am posting pictures f knives 3 and 4. The process of everything is getting faster, but as I learn more I see more that I don't like about what I am doing. So, I spend a lot of time trying to correct mistakes, some of which can't be fully "corrected." The more I do, the more I see what I can't do... its kind of like when I started painting or doing psychotherapy (both are arts). Except when I don't do therapy well, its other people who suffer, not me (people who have never tried it may not realize what an art this craft really can be). Stats both Admiral Steel 1095 (from 1"x1/4"x5ft flat bar) - I got 4 or 5 of these bars . I read somewhere that 1095 was good to start with - forgiving. both edge-quenced in heated canola. both triple normalized prior to quench both convex grind Big one: 11 inch blade 1.3 inches wide 3/16th thick at ricasso (if you can call this a ricasso) 1/8th at tip tempered for 2 one-hour cycles at 400 deg F. Handle- curly maple and leather spacers (some type of maple, anyway) guard - aluminum butt cap - coin mokume This one had more of a drop point, and is designed to be "camp" type, with some chopping ability, and very sturdy. Light polish, with scratches left from sharpening after polish (I was playing with what the bevel would look like if scratches were left in). Temper line visible, but may not be in photo. The mokume looks neat, you can see the concentric rings on where I beveled it. Little one: 9 inch blade 1.1 inches wide 1/8 at ricasso (such as it is) 3/32 at tip tempered 2 one-hour cycles at 380 deg F. handle - ebony fittings - aluminum clip point, designed for piercing/slicing. Very gradual edge bevel, acute angle. vinegar ectched with light polish. Temper line visible, but may not be in photo. I have a hard time with grinding ricasso and plunge cuts on my grinder. I tried files, and goofed that, too. I will have to work on this. Any suggestions, ideas, or encouragement are welcomed. Thanks for looking, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Frustrating and exciting at the same time. Making mistakes and at the same time discovering new things about this process. Your a few steps ahead of me but I can relate, as the forging is becoming easier, and problems are resolving themselves, new unexpected problems arise. There is much more to this than I had imagined. The forging and heat treat are taking all my attention. Handles ,I haven't attempted yet. You're taking on a lot at one time, and doing very well. The blade shape looks good and I've found the recasso area to be very difficult. You've got a couple of good looking blades and I can see you're progressing nicely on all fronts. Keep up the good work and keep posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) deleted double post Edited February 3, 2009 by markb double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 looking good love the mokume keep on th good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin (the professor) Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks for advice and encouragement. is there any way to turn the silver portion of the mokume black? this would really match the handle materials. the internet is the main place for me to get info and companionship for these tasks. thanks, kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Liver of sulfur[Ganoksin] Jewelry Making - Patinas: Liver of Sulfur Use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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