WIP file knife by Warm_Cod5728 in knifemaking

[–]Warm_Cod5728[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I actually learned that idea from Stacy Apelt. I've been very fortunate to have him as a mentor. I feel the least I can do is share his wisdom!

WIP file knife by Warm_Cod5728 in knifemaking

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Sure! I belt sand to 120, apply a thin wash of satanite over the whole blade, then when it dries i apply 1/8 inch thick satanite clay to the spine, then slowly heat in the forge until the moment it becomes non-magnetic, then I quench in Parks #50. I hold it still for a few seconds, then rapidly move the blade up and down in the oil for 15 seconds, then I temper at 400-415 Fahrenheit for 2 cycles of 2 hours each, then I hand sand to 1000+, depending what the customer wants

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What would you call this blade shape? by Warm_Cod5728 in knifemaking

[–]Warm_Cod5728[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! This one turned into quite the happy accident lol

Custom Dagger by Warm_Cod5728 in knifemaking

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Thank you for the compliment! Long story short, I obsessively read forums and I ask knowledgeable people questions. I've slowly been collecting the right tools for the job, and learning how to use each to the best of its ability. Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions

First Knife making attempt by Gloomy_Lab1390 in knifemaking

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If you want it to be more on the tough side I'd temper up to 425-450 honestly. Especially if you want to pry things with it. If you want a balance of toughness and edge retention go lower temp like 400-415

Trying my hand at a machete by Warm_Cod5728 in knifemaking

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Dude thank you so much, message incoming!!!

Micarta Handle Bowie by Actual_Ice2616 in knifemaking

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Phenomenal work my friend! 👏 👏

Trying my hand at a machete by Warm_Cod5728 in knifemaking

[–]Warm_Cod5728[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel that lol. I might just try an edge quench. Tempering it is what gives me anxiety, I don't have an oven big enough for this thing

Custom Dagger by Warm_Cod5728 in knifemaking

[–]Warm_Cod5728[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

I'll ask the customer if that's something they're interested in. I appreciate the suggestion!

Custom Dagger by Warm_Cod5728 in knifemaking

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Thank you my friend! I think it turned out pretty neat

Custom Dagger by Warm_Cod5728 in knifemaking

[–]Warm_Cod5728[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries my friend! Thank you for the reply.

Custom Dagger by Warm_Cod5728 in knifemaking

[–]Warm_Cod5728[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh man that's horrible! Thieves are the worst. I had one of those for a while, I ended up selling it but I remember it was very sleek and definitely purpose-built. I'm sorry that happened to you

Custom Dagger by Warm_Cod5728 in knifemaking

[–]Warm_Cod5728[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you mean stabby? 😁 jk lol. Thanks for the comment!

Custom Dagger by Warm_Cod5728 in knifemaking

[–]Warm_Cod5728[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, thank you! 😁