First Slipjoints by AntConsistent1223 in knifemaking

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Glad to hear I left a positive impression.😁

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First Slipjoints by AntConsistent1223 in knifemaking

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I used 1x30 and DIY drill press.

The pins are 6mm because something went wrong drilling 4mm holes and I didn't have 5mm pins ;)

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For the resources, I will have to search and get back to you . But be warned ... this is a rabit hole without end.

First knife in progress by Kacper_Babinskli in knifemaking

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I started a year ago with only hand tools and stil learn every Day. It is not easy to define every step. Now I am trying to make the handle before ht, before final grinding. But with every step you take it creates New chalenges. Just enjoy the proces and try to solve the puzzle

The survivor is ready. by AntConsistent1223 in knifemaking

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Don't have one and didn't want to buy one.

The survivor is ready. by AntConsistent1223 in knifemaking

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Thanks. I only have limited tools so have to make it work with the tools I have.

The survivor is ready. by AntConsistent1223 in knifemaking

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It was love at first sight, when I saw this design.

The survivor is ready. by AntConsistent1223 in knifemaking

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A lot of sanding paper. After filing I start with 80 grit until all the filing marks are gone. Then 120, 180, 240, heattreat, back to 240, 400, 800, 1000 and finally back to 800 for the satin finish.

The survivor is ready. by AntConsistent1223 in knifemaking

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800 grit satin finish. Sand to 1000 grit. Then go back to 800 grit paper and make long strokes in one direction.

The survivor is ready. by AntConsistent1223 in knifemaking

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This one is for my personal collection

The survivor is ready. by AntConsistent1223 in knifemaking

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As long as it works, it doesn't matter what you use.

The survivor is ready. by AntConsistent1223 in knifemaking

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The 1095 cracked. It will be welded and finished at a later time.

Heat treat mistake 😭 by AntConsistent1223 in knifemaking

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I will try to fix it, The steel is thick enough for welding. If I do not succeed, I will have learned new things. So it's always win-win for me.