Knife steel?

Oh, trust me, it's less than optimal. But I just started, and I'm on a budget.

That being said, starting with very basic tools makes you appreciate how things are made.

I'm slowly trying to upgrade...

I have a cheap disc/belt combo that I use a lot for taking the scales down to size. I just got the 1x30 thinking it would be good for bevel grinding. It would work OK, but it's just underpowered. I stop the belt when I press on it.

But what I currently have is working well. But as I want to start cutting my own blanks and shaping my own blades, I need better gear.

I've actually been researching the Grizzly 2x72 grinder. It gets good reviews, and it's not crazy expensive like all other 2x72 setups.

For the hobbyist like me, it might work fine. If I do end up grabbing one, I will write up a good review for ya'll.

cool, where did you get the attachment?

I found some leaf springs at my warehouse, but they are curved. Not a long enough flat spot to even use, lol.

Here is one I finished last night. Bought a Damascus blank at TX knife...

I honestly don't know.

Looked it up, yes it is. Desert camo

Thanks for the compliments guys! Kieran motivated me. Seeing his work inspired me to try it. I had no idea how many people were into it.

I'm working on a new one now. 440c - kind of a drop point skinner type?

redneck said:

Look into one of these before pulling the trigger on a grizzly. I have one with a 10 inch contact wheel, set up with 3 speed step pulleys and a 1.5 horse farm duty motor and I love it. I have ground a lot of knives on it, but it also gets used for fab work and welding. I have put LOTS of miles on it and it is still smooth as can be, think I've had it around 10 years.

Sure I would love to have a KMG, but for the money a coote is a very solid machine and much easier for a hobbiest to justify. I was on a college budget when i bought mine and have never felt the need to upgrade it.



http://www.cootebeltgrinder.com/

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So I'd have to get a motor? I'd have to look into that.

I'll never have the budget for a really nice setup. My wife already thinks I'm insane for building "all those knives".

So I really need reasonable equipment that will last for a active hobbyist.

That's why I was leaning towards the Grizzly. But a guy I work with has a 1hp motor that I might be able to mate to that Coote. But, either way, I'm looking to upgrade soon.