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[BHP FAN]

Crazy Crow has some knives of a similar design,but I really like that handle.That'd be a GREAT skinner.

 

[messerist]

Chilmau you are not going to believe me but I don't use a grinder just files. I've been called a liar before when I say that but it is true. The only power tool I use is a drill. Not out of choice mind you I just don't have any power tools yet...someday. I try to forge to shape as much as possible, saves a lot of time with the file. After I anneal the blade I soak it in vinegar overnight and then use some 100 grit wet/dry to remove most of the scale. Scale will dull a file pretty fast. Then I draw file away what does not look like a knife. After I get the shape down to sanding stage I use various grits of paper and smooth out the file marks. Most blades I take down to 400 grit. That's about it. I really have to plug this site because it is really cool and his video/dvd is a good tutorial for those who want to start forging blades and don't want to spend alothttp://www.livelyknives.com

 

[7X57chilmau]

Interesting! And within my technology and budget! I'll try that perhaps for my next knife... A friend sent some desert ironwood burl that beggs to have a dagger blade secured to it....

J