new at knife making

[baddad]

Here is one I just finished made from an old steel rasp im not very good and dont have many tools but I just cant stop trying I hope with a lot of practice I can do better....I use a small hand grinder as you can tell and a 1" belt sander and sand by hand.

[Carey Quinn]

I'd say that is a pretty good start. You could stand to get more of the scratches out of the scales but other than that, ya done good.

Keep at it, you learn something new with every one you do.

Have fun,
Carey

[David Broadwell]

I'd say you're off to a decent start. It actually looks like a knife that will cut something!

My first 6 knives were made from worn out Nicholson files, annealed, ground, and heat treated and tempered. Number one for me wasn't as good as yours for sure! Save up for some better equipment, and keep practicing.

David

[DaveRuhlig]

I'd say that's pretty darn good for your first knife. Stick around here and you'll be a pro in no time.
-Dave

[ranger1]

Very good.You are so hooked.....

[Alberto]

Really nice start!!It looks great!!Maybe a little more finish on the handle!!Great user!!
Regards;Albert

[Kirby Bletcher]

Great job on your first! I like the design. The people on this forum are wonderful you'll learn a lot here. Keep sharing your work.

[baddad]

hey thanks for the replies and im open for all advice this is the best forum ive been hooked since my first knife show a couple of years ago I kept looking at the knives thinking no way someone could make this by hand I stopped for awhile for heart surgery but now good to go... thanks for the inspiration.

[Steierknives]

Very nice looking. Keep them coming.

[CWKnifeman]

What you work with is not a problem it's what you do with what you have.
For a first time knife I think that it looks really good. One note for you to think about and that is spend about 50 to 60% on finishing the knife and you will have not only a looker but a user as well.
Never give up.

[ziozeb]

Beautiful and great idea!

[baddad]

thanks cwknifeman for the info I found this site and have been reading a lot and I just found another link also gbrannon.bizhat.com/old.htm hope I dont make anyone upset for posting if so sorry

[NJStricker]

You're not making anyone upset, that's what these forums are for--to help each other learn new techniques. It looks like you are off to a good start, and the more knives you make the better you'll get!

[Harry Mathews]

I like the statement you made "I just can't stop trying". Well don't. You will find that the time spent making knives adds to the length of our lives, it does not detract from them. I agree that the tools aren't that important, it is the desire to make a good knife. That being said, the problem most of us "makers" have is going to the next step before we finish the one we are on. Stay with it, ask questions and question the answers.