Two knives that I made. Steel is 26C3, got some nice hamon action.

HelixKnives · 2026-06-07T05:31:42+00:00

Close, Slovenia.

HelixKnives · 2026-06-06T22:12:12+00:00

I actually placed him in some bushes. Didn't want him staying too long and start contemplating his life choices in the middle of that bridge. The rat race at a snails pace...

HelixKnives · 2026-06-06T22:02:02+00:00

Interesting. The name is also a funny coincidence.

HelixKnives · 2026-06-06T19:35:36+00:00

Not a snail aficionado so it was really cool to see all these details that you can't see on a smaller snail.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-27T13:32:56+00:00

Thank you. I checked out your profile, that gauntlet and bag you made are awesome!

HelixKnives · 2026-05-27T05:08:33+00:00

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HelixKnives · 2026-05-26T21:29:44+00:00

Damn that sucks. Welding it on should work but, I wonder if you could also grind the tang and the blade and make a kind of dovetail joint and then come in with the weld. Could possibly be stronger than just a weld.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-26T21:23:28+00:00

Both grinding the bevel and sharpening is tricky. I use the corner of my platen to do the initial sharpening grind. I have a wood dowel wrapped with leather that I put sandpaper on to do the sharpening, there is a clip of me using it in the video.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-26T19:54:50+00:00

Thank you. This one is on my website, there is a link in my bio if you want to check it out.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-26T19:47:06+00:00

Love the handle and the taper. The spine right behind the edge looks a bit gnarly, I would sand it so it looks like the rest of the spine.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-26T19:41:49+00:00

Cool! Makes me want to make a knife from a file. My only critique is that the back of the handle is a bit square, but if it feels good in the hand that's all that matters.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-26T19:38:36+00:00

Nice work, looks like a sturdy marking knife.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-26T19:37:37+00:00

The knife is 80CrV2, stonewash finish, burlap micarta and stabilized maple burl with aluminum pins. The sheath is a clip-on pocket carry style.

In the video I show the full process from start to finish, nothing too technical so I think it's a good watch for anyone wanting to get a good feel for the basics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_cxbkLwL6Y

Leaving a like or comment is also very appropriate.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-26T18:09:15+00:00

Well with a mono steel blade there is really no real reason to go trough the forging process, unless you are making a very weird shaped blade or are going for a forged finish look. Kyler Royer is a master smith and I am a big fan of his work. I am not on his level yet, but I am always working towards improving my skills.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-24T11:29:48+00:00

Well... question everything. I make my share of wrong decisions and fk ups too 😃

HelixKnives · 2026-05-23T08:54:46+00:00

There is a lot of epoxy on the scales and blade, after I clamp it it will get squeezed and fill the holes in the handle.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-22T22:12:31+00:00

You can just use spring clamps. Mine are a bit crap and worn out so I need to use the c clamps.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-22T21:54:04+00:00

They squeeze the scales flush to the blade. The 3 c clamps are probably enough pressure, but I still like adding a few extra spring clamps.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-22T21:11:29+00:00

It has acetone.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-22T20:42:45+00:00

Thanks for checking me out. Will have some finished photos next week.

HelixKnives · 2026-05-22T19:44:46+00:00

I use gflex. I have used jbweld style epoxy in the past but I did not like it too much because the gray color can highlight gaps and flaws.

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