bikerdoc
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Every July the Northern grandkis come to visit for a week. 9 yr old grand son has an interest in knives and proudly showed me his boy scout knive. He the stated to whittle and it was evident he was safe, and could handle a knife. I asked his mom and dad if it was ok if we made a knife. They said go for it just teach him to be safe.
Hurrah!
I grab a 3 inch camp knife blank from the bench and call him into my tiny shop area in the utility room.
"dude, wanna make your own knife?"
He lights up,"yes sir"
Aftfer a brief safety lecture we start. He designed, fabricated the scales ground the edge.Simple oak scales with internal pins ( he learned epoxy demands concentration
) he also learned patience and precision in drilling, fitting, pinning and staining.
Ground a decent edge but I did have to straighten the bevel line.
I had almost as much fun as he did.
It took us 3 days working slow and safe
Then we made a simple Nylon belt sheath. He grew tired of all the hand sewing - sewing machines are not for novices.
He was thrilled with the final product and will probable show it off every chance he gets.. sorry I didnt get pics
Hurrah!
I grab a 3 inch camp knife blank from the bench and call him into my tiny shop area in the utility room.
"dude, wanna make your own knife?"
He lights up,"yes sir"
Aftfer a brief safety lecture we start. He designed, fabricated the scales ground the edge.Simple oak scales with internal pins ( he learned epoxy demands concentration
) he also learned patience and precision in drilling, fitting, pinning and staining.Ground a decent edge but I did have to straighten the bevel line.
I had almost as much fun as he did.
It took us 3 days working slow and safe
Then we made a simple Nylon belt sheath. He grew tired of all the hand sewing
- sewing machines are not for novices. He was thrilled with the final product and will probable show it off every chance he gets.. sorry I didnt get pics
