New knife work in progress

[ironworker78]

My first time using new steel. O-1, who knew you could order steel on amazon prime. Comes with the heat treating instructions right on the package.

[RadioSquatch]

that's pretty darn cool that they add the heat treat on the box. I need to fire my forge up and start burning some metal again

[ironworker78]

Step one draw something. Top pattern is the new knife, bottom pattern is the one I just finished. I made a few blade shape changes to make it a better skinner. This will be a gift for my brother for Christmas. He will hopefully be cutting the skin off something with it.


Then just transfer to steel

[ironworker78]

Next step I clamped the portaband in the vise and did the rough cut out.

[dmonwai]

Nice! Post some pics when its finished.

[ironworker78]

Next step is to smooth out the rough edges and get the blank down to size. I used my dad's belt sander for this since I have not returned it to him yet.


Then I used the dremel to get the inside radius. Since this is a gun forum I hid a browning in the photo.

[Selador]

My first time using new steel. O-1, who knew you could order steel on amazon prime.

Price? Link?

[vic_b]

Can you post a link for the steel? Got a friend that makes knives, he might be interested in that.

[ironworker78]

it is not cheap. I paid just under $40.00 for a 2"x5/32"x18"
http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Precision-G ... B00CZDPAI2

They have many sizes available. I was a little shocked at the cost of O-1. I am used to buying steel by the ton and paying around 50 cents per pound. I asked around at my usual suppliers, they could beat the amazon price but not by enough to make it worth driving to get it. They also have 1084 and A-2 and a few others good knife steels available.

[Massivedesign]

Awesome thread. Can't wait to see how this progresses!

[old11bravo]

In!!

[ironworker78]

Next step is to drill the holes. Center punch and drill 1/4" holes for three pins front two pins will be solid brass and rearmost tube will be hollow to allow for addition of a lanyard if desired.

[MadPick]

I'll admit . . . this fascinates me.

[ironworker78]

Next step is to find center line. I do this by covering the edge of the knife with black marker and then with a caliper measure the thickness of the steel, reduce the opening of the calipers to half that number and drag them along the edge making a center line on the edge. I do this from both sides of the steel to assure I have not dicked up my math.

[ironworker78]

Next step is to set up the filing jig. I copied this design from one that I saw on youtube by a user named gough customs. He makes knives and is now a fulltime knife maker. He has many how to videos that are very informative if you are inclined he is good resource.

First the jig is clamped into the vise.


Next step is to adjust the angle guide to its highest level.



After that I add a knotted rag to the eyebolt, for two reasons. It reduces the god awful sound of the steel rod sliding through the bolt and it absorbs the spray lube that I apply to the rod.