DavidM Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 This was my first try at decorative filework. The knife was going to be a small EDC for my own use. I got a little ambitious with the quench and through hardened it.....then tried to remove a bend. Smart me. But what do you guys think of the filework? Any pointers? this was done entirely with a triangle and round needle file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Erwin Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Looks pretty good to me, now do it all over =P Beau Erwin www.ErwinKnives.com Custom knives Bcarta Composites Stabilized Woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Stier Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Looks pretty good to me, now do it all over =P agree Practice random acts of Viking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james G. Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Looks great to bad about the break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Tasker Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 The file work looks great! It is comforting to know that there is someone else out there who has broken a knife at the quench, I felt like an idiot for the longest time because every knife I made broke. Be sure to post a picture when you do the next one. The ability to make good decisions is the result of eperience, which comes from making bad decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Lirot Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 The file work looks great! It is comforting to know that there is someone else out there who has broken a knife at the quench, I felt like an idiot for the longest time because every knife I made broke. Be sure to post a picture when you do the next one. Knives don't break in the quench. They just get smaller. and yes, please more pics. that file work was rather nice looking. "I have surprised myself with what I can make with simple tools when a definite need arose. I don't think a man knows what he actually can do until he is challenged."- Dick Proennke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Tasker Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Knives don't break in the quench. They just get smaller. and yes, please more pics. that file work was rather nice looking. Sorry, imprecise language. My knives break when I try to staighten any warping after the quench. The ability to make good decisions is the result of eperience, which comes from making bad decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Lirot Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 (edited) Sorry, imprecise language. My knives break when I try to staighten any warping after the quench. Sorry, I was making a joke. A new twist on 'knifemakers don't make mistakes. they make smaller knives' line. Though, seriously that was a great looking knife. Too bad it snapped. Edited October 7, 2010 by Greg Lirot aka Bigfoot "I have surprised myself with what I can make with simple tools when a definite need arose. I don't think a man knows what he actually can do until he is challenged."- Dick Proennke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 The file work looks good! It's to bad you broke the blade on the next one be sure and drill any holes you need before you heat treat as well. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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