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Anyone interested in posting their sketches. We did this in the last kith I did. It was interesting to see what the makers envisioned and what the finished product looked like
Cheers J |
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Looking forward to this, I just finished my grinder and am waiting on a delivery from Knifemakers supply for belts and steel
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Today was most productive. Have blade tempered and started hand sanding. This is my first San-mai blade. Its mild steel with a 1095 core and clay quinched. It will be my last san-mai until I get a press or a power hammer. Making the stuff with a 4lbs hammer sucks.
Going for a traditional japanese tanto. Please don't expect too much. Will try and post some pics tomorrow. |
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im leaning towards a scandi
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Dang Nate!
Almost 30 people signed up! This must be a record! If 2/3s actually stay in, it'll be legendary! Way to inspire brother! Nicely done! If I wasn't so dang unproductive lately... I just had the electrician here this morning wiring the garage for the Paragon I bought in September! What a slump... __________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions." |
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Andy,
You're not kidding! I think we brought some of the lurkers out for this one. Seriously, I think this is going to be a great KITH. But. . .DANG! You guys are talking about having blades heat treated, hand sanding already, etc. I'm still trying to sketch out my knife! I don't have many blades under my belt, but I'm thinking about attempting my first mortised hidden-tang handle with this one. Don't forget everyone--in progress pics are highly encouraged!!!! Nathan |
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im thinking maybe a coke bottle handle. i think i'll go something different than i have been doing....
nathan, you aint kidding about fast! i'm still thinking about blade shape lol! Last edited by chris moore; 01-06-2009 at 07:29 PM. |
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I'm not that fast just have 4 days off. The dealership I work just sold out and the new owners take over monday. I may be a full time maker on mon. So I'm trying to get going in that direction. Usually I goof off as much as I work. The last couple days I actually worked all day. Man you can make some progress if you go at it like a job.
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lol
__________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions." |
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New names from the original thread in the Newbies Arena have been added.
Andy, it looks like we topped 30!!! |
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OK, got my steel today, 1084 and started workin on it. New grinder ROCKS!
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Hey Six,
If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your 1084? I can't seem to find it except in 1/4" thickness. Thanks, Iz |
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I got it from USA Knifemaker Supply, it seems like they had thinner stock but this morning I can not find it on their site. I did have to look for it before I found it anywhere.
Ellis does not have it listed either. |
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