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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:23:52 PM EDT
OK I am not a knife maker beyond Hobby level but I have aspirations...I figure if I can make a gun I need to learn to make a knife.
I have made one knife in the past and it was a disaster Decided to try again Two old files...annealed with a torch Cut and shaped and ground Heat treated with a torch and a magnet cleaned up Tempered in an oven 400 degrees for two hours ha a great dark straw color cleaned up Parkerized cleaned up fine grind and sharpening all three will shave hair grinds are not perfect right chisel grind with small back relief the two with the bright colors are for the wife (if you want to see a picture do a search same picture posted numerous times) longest one had sheath made out of nylon because that's what the wife wanted the two smaller ones will get kydex sheaths later this week I made mine with the intent of a package opener because I love amazon prime. what do you think 
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:25:44 PM EDT
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Leaf springs make good knifes.
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:29:16 PM EDT
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Honestly....
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:30:12 PM EDT
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Leaf springs make good knifes. Yeah if I ever get around to buying a house I will build a forge. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:31:14 PM EDT
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Honestly.... I guess if you like them, that's all that matters. If you have constructive criticism... Lets hear it. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:33:53 PM EDT
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Make a hunting knife next!
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:34:26 PM EDT
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So, prison shanks? Nice lookin for shanks.
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:35:12 PM EDT
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Pretty cool. I have probably 40lbs of old files that Ive acquired incase someday I make them into knives.
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:35:52 PM EDT
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Hell, I like 'em. Simple and classy.
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:36:10 PM EDT
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Make a hunting knife next! I am still learning on how to make an even grind on two sides. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:36:27 PM EDT
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Honestly.... I guess if you like them, that's all that matters. If you have constructive criticism... Lets hear it. That's more of a shank, still, you gotta start somewhere. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:37:21 PM EDT
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So, prison shanks? Nice lookin for shanks. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile More of a hobby or craft knife...that's what kiridashis are |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:38:05 PM EDT
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Make a hunting knife next! I am still learning on how to make an even grind on two sides. There was a guy here not too long ago that built a simple jig. It was like bolts and hoseclamps and a steel guide rod. I don't have the link, but Im sure somebody does. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:38:46 PM EDT
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That's more of a shank, still, you gotta start somewhere. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Honestly.... I guess if you like them, that's all that matters. If you have constructive criticism... Lets hear it. That's more of a shank, still, you gotta start somewhere. None of them will work as a shank As the would not penetrate even the long one when held with the finger grove would only go in half an inch. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:39:28 PM EDT
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There was a guy here not too long ago that built a simple jig. It was like bolts and hoseclamps and a steel guide rod. I don't have the link, but Im sure somebody does. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Make a hunting knife next! I am still learning on how to make an even grind on two sides. There was a guy here not too long ago that built a simple jig. It was like bolts and hoseclamps and a steel guide rod. I don't have the link, but Im sure somebody does. And wear heavy gloves, I have opened the end of my thumbs a few times shaping blades. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:40:51 PM EDT
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Tough crowd tonight.
I like them Op! I have an old, broken file laying around, I may borrow your idea! |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:42:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:42:08 PM EDT
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I kinda dig it. I don't want all my blades the same. Very interesting work, op. I like the idea of a small box opener.
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:43:03 PM EDT
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Tough crowd tonight. I like them Op! I have an old, broken file laying around, I may borrow your idea! I wonder if it is because kiridashi's are not that popular? And misunderstood That these are not meant to be weapons but box cutters and craft knives |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:46:41 PM EDT
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Dexter?
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:47:07 PM EDT
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Farriers rasp. <a href="http://s149.photobucket.com/user/paulz463/media/jet%20lathe%20decals/IMG_20150401_185530774_zpsazgxjbxa.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s48/paulz463/jet%20lathe%20decals/IMG_20150401_185530774_zpsazgxjbxa.jpg</a> But I fucked up and broke it in half before I was finished. 
Currently working on a blade forge welded from an old chainsaw chain. <a href="http://s149.photobucket.com/user/paulz463/media/jet%20lathe%20decals/IMG_20150412_204449067_HDR_zps2oeqkh4g.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s48/paulz463/jet%20lathe%20decals/IMG_20150412_204449067_HDR_zps2oeqkh4g.jpg</a> I like the lines and style of that... |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:48:36 PM EDT
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Make a hunting knife next! I am still learning on how to make an even grind on two sides. Looks good so far.
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:52:43 PM EDT
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Make a hunting knife next! I am still learning on how to make an even grind on two sides. One knife maker, think he is a member here but don't remember his name grinds just one side. Says it'stronger like a lawn mower blade. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:54:17 PM EDT
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I like everything but the name kiradashi - it ruins it for me
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:56:48 PM EDT
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I like everything but the name kiradashi - it ruins it for me None of these are true kiridashi except in the inspiration side of things...if you do a google image search for it you can see what I am talking about. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 9:58:53 PM EDT
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One knife maker, think he is a member here but don't remember his name grinds just one side. Says it'stronger like a lawn mower blade. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Make a hunting knife next! I am still learning on how to make an even grind on two sides. One knife maker, think he is a member here but don't remember his name grinds just one side. Says it'stronger like a lawn mower blade. Is that a chisel grind? |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 10:00:49 PM EDT
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None of these are true kiridashi except in the inspiration side of things...if you do a google image search for it you can see what I am talking about. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I like everything but the name kiradashi - it ruins it for me None of these are true kiridashi except in the inspiration side of things...if you do a google image search for it you can see what I am talking about. So, kiridashanks! ; ) Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 10:03:18 PM EDT
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So, kiridashanks! ; ) Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I like everything but the name kiradashi - it ruins it for me None of these are true kiridashi except in the inspiration side of things...if you do a google image search for it you can see what I am talking about. So, kiridashanks! ; ) Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Ouch 
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Posted: 4/12/2015 10:04:39 PM EDT
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I have a shit ton of worn out files. At least this is an idea of something to do with them beside toss them into the trash.
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Posted: 4/12/2015 10:13:50 PM EDT
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There was a guy here not too long ago that built a simple jig. It was like bolts and hoseclamps and a steel guide rod. I don't have the link, but Im sure somebody does. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Make a hunting knife next! I am still learning on how to make an even grind on two sides. There was a guy here not too long ago that built a simple jig. It was like bolts and hoseclamps and a steel guide rod. I don't have the link, but Im sure somebody does. Here is the link to the jig, it's on page 3 or so. It's a very good thread and a lot of info. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1706506_Join_me_as_I_Make_My_First_Knifes___New_Knives____Page_10.html&page=1 |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 10:15:05 PM EDT
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Wayne Goddard advises to grind off all the file serrations for a stronger knife;
I like the use of found materials, especially for learning on. Good work. 
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Posted: 4/12/2015 10:24:39 PM EDT
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Wayne Goddard advises to grind off all the file serrations for a stronger knife; I like the use of found materials, especially for learning on. Good work. That makes sense but since none of these are hard use knives I like the look. But will keep that in mind in the future. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 10:33:40 PM EDT
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that rasp is bad ass!
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Posted: 4/12/2015 10:37:55 PM EDT
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They look like they have a hell of an edge.
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Posted: 4/12/2015 10:47:52 PM EDT
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They look like they have a hell of an edge. That they do...shaving sharp |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 11:03:31 PM EDT
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I approve of your efforts OP.
Thanks for posting. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 11:07:33 PM EDT
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Here is the link to the jig, it's on page 3 or so. It's a very good thread and a lot of info. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1706506_Join_me_as_I_Make_My_First_Knifes___New_Knives____Page_10.html&page=1 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Make a hunting knife next! I am still learning on how to make an even grind on two sides. There was a guy here not too long ago that built a simple jig. It was like bolts and hoseclamps and a steel guide rod. I don't have the link, but Im sure somebody does. Here is the link to the jig, it's on page 3 or so. It's a very good thread and a lot of info. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1706506_Join_me_as_I_Make_My_First_Knifes___New_Knives____Page_10.html&page=1 Thanks for the link |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 11:08:22 PM EDT
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Better work than I could do.
I have no practice making knives, so I can't criticize to much. Keep practicing would be all I'd say. Everyone starts somewhere. If you were selling the little box cutter ones at a gun show for like $5, I'd probably buy one or two. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 11:20:40 PM EDT
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File Knives are common around here.
Old Dutch and Kraut farmers, are tighter than the bark on a tree. Untold thousands of deer, Hogs, Fish, and cattle, get processed with re-purposed Files and Band saw blades. Everybody has at least one or two old file knives somewhere. Am also a big fan of Anza kinves from waaaay back. 
Ya did pretty good from what I can tell. If it works, it works. Don't give a shit what anyone else might think. You're the only one using the things. The only thing I have an issue with on file knives, is sharpening. Unless they are annealed downward a couple points, they can be a bastard(Get it  ) to get an edge back on.
Keep at it.
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Posted: 4/12/2015 11:27:24 PM EDT
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I approve of your efforts OP. Thanks for posting. I like em. I've made a few myself. I've worn out a few dremel tools. I'd like to maybe get a belt sander. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 11:29:13 PM EDT
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Keep it up. I believe that is how Randall started out.
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Posted: 4/12/2015 11:32:58 PM EDT
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Make a hunting knife next! I am still learning on how to make an even grind on two sides. Practice, practice, practice. It is the only way to get proficient. |
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Posted: 4/12/2015 11:37:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Honestly.... I guess if you like them, that's all that matters. OP good job. |
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Posted: 4/13/2015 9:25:45 AM EDT
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Practice, practice, practice. It is the only way to get proficient. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Make a hunting knife next! I am still learning on how to make an even grind on two sides. Practice, practice, practice. It is the only way to get proficient. Yeah...but time and material are expensive
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Posted: 4/13/2015 9:36:52 AM EDT
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Make a hunting knife next! I am still learning on how to make an even grind on two sides. Practice, practice, practice. It is the only way to get proficient. Yeah...but time and material are expensive Material isn't expensive. You can get 1095 from Admiral steel and be under $2.50 a knife blank. Figure one belt or so per knife. It can be expensive as all hell, but it doesn't have to be. |
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Posted: 4/13/2015 9:42:15 AM EDT
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I think they're neat.
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Posted: 4/13/2015 9:42:49 AM EDT
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Make a hunting knife next! I am still learning on how to make an even grind on two sides. Practice, practice, practice. It is the only way to get proficient. Yeah...but time and material are expensive Simple steel isn't that expensive and you could practice with mild steel. I learned to grind using damascus. It forced me to get proficient and not make errors since it can be $30 bucks an inch.  Take your time and improvements will come.
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Posted: 4/13/2015 11:02:36 AM EDT
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Material isn't expensive. You can get 1095 from Admiral steel and be under $2.50 a knife blank. Figure one belt or so per knife. It can be expensive as all hell, but it doesn't have to be. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Simple steel isn't that expensive and you could practice with mild steel. I learned to grind using damascus. It forced me to get proficient and not make errors since it can be $30 bucks an inch. Take your time and improvements will come.
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Posted: 4/13/2015 11:02:48 AM EDT
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I think they're neat. thank you |
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Posted: 4/13/2015 11:07:45 AM EDT
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sweet
I built a coffee can forge this weekend, too bad my torch doesn't get it hot enough to anneal the files I have 
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Posted: 4/13/2015 11:16:28 AM EDT
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I bought my wife an Anza knife and it has a great edge on it. I haven't tried to sharpen it yet, though.
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