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Old 05-15-2016, 10:31 AM
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Design for my first knife from 1084 steel

I'm sitting here planning out my first 1084 knife. I really don't want to waste metal on one that won't turn out well. I'm using a 4x36 belt grinder for fit and finish. then Ill clean up lines and tool marks by hand. Not real sure about the design I like it but something seems maybe off with it. Ill be finishing with a paracord handle.

It wasn't my first attempt, and I'm still not sure if I like the one off the metal better or not.

Decided to cut it out, but after seeing it I'm going with a more normal blade I think.

I believe I'll just give this a little curve on the bottom clean it up and go for it, instead of the pictured. The 3/16" steel feels nice though.

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Old 05-15-2016, 02:49 PM
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Increase the height of your bevels to a much higher level than the drawings. Bevels that short don't promote good edge geometry.


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Old 05-15-2016, 03:22 PM
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Thank you yes definitely higher. The drawing was just to get a idea, I've also changed the grip just slightly
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Old 05-15-2016, 06:28 PM
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I'll sometimes cut out a template from thin plywood. Just seems to make it easier to judge size, how it may balance and fit into the hand. Occasionally when I get to that point I throw the wood template in the scrap pile and start again. When it "feels right" I use that to trace onto the metal.


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Old 05-15-2016, 06:38 PM
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I'll have to get some thin ply wood before my next knife thank you.
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Old 05-16-2016, 09:29 AM
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I'll have to get some thin ply wood before my next knife thank you.
You might consider 1/4 inch Masonite rather than plywood. Most construction grade plywood has voids in it, and often doesn't hold together while trying to shape smaller pieces.
Since I have a LOT of left over pieces of wood in my shop, I use what ever is handy that will closely "simulate" the finished knife, but it definitely gives you a sense of what the finished knife will "feel" like. Another plus is that it sure reduces the cost of trial & error!

I also sometimes use the final design wood "knife" for wet shaping the sheath leather. It beats having to worry about the blade rusting due to being exposed to water!
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Design is my favorite part of knifemaking.

A perfectly finished but poorly conceived knife is less to my eyes than a rough and rustic piece with proper lines.

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