Caleb Harris 50 Posted May 21, 2014 Instagram is really handy and nice, especially for trades. This was my second official trade, to a woodturner who does lots of stuff with wood. She gave me the design and asked me to make the blade for her and she would do the handle, and in extchange I got a woodturned bowl as a present to my mother for mother's day. These are her photos that she took (I took none before sending it off). Nice and hair-shaving sharp, 1084 oil quenched, tempered at 375 for 45 minutes then 350 for 54 minutes. I had to harden several times to get it to where I wanted it. An HT oven would be nice... Tips comments and critique welcomed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sachem allison 1 Posted May 21, 2014 Caleb, Your work is getting better every day. excellent job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hannah.M 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Wow, that's beautiful, well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Spurgeon 22 Posted May 21, 2014 There is always room for improvement... But with that knife you are going to have to look close to find them! Measurements would be nice, I am especially curious how thick it is at the spine and how steep the bevels are? Great work, James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caleb Harris 50 Posted May 21, 2014 There is always room for improvement... But with that knife you are going to have to look close to find them! Measurements would be nice, I am especially curious how thick it is at the spine and how steep the bevels are? Great work, James Thank you very much! I feel accomplished as this topic is my 800th post! Actually, I never measured the blade before I sent it off. I'm pretty sure at the thickest point the spine is 1/4", at least that's what the stock thickness was, but I hardly ever measure by stuff. I prefer to go by "does it look good like that". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Todd 2 Posted May 21, 2014 You did more than okay Caleb. You did a great job, really great. Very aggressive lines, smooth finish on the scales. Don't sell yourself short, be proud of your work. Keep it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Terico 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Great job I like it .. KT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Detrick 480 Posted May 21, 2014 Ya Caleb, you did more than Ok. You should be proud of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles Hebbard 2 Posted May 21, 2014 Nice knife Caleb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Higson 75 Posted May 21, 2014 Love the shape! Looks wicked but also practical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krateros 11 Posted May 21, 2014 great work and great improvement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wade Hougham 1 Posted May 21, 2014 Very nice!!! Wade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Ullrich 22 Posted May 21, 2014 I like it, well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Page 51 Posted May 21, 2014 Well done Caleb, nice clean work. My only critique would be to make the edge a little thinner. It is difficult to tell, but the angle looks a little wide, especially at the tip. A job well done! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caleb Harris 50 Posted May 21, 2014 Thank you all for your encouragement! I'll be posting a new WIP for my KITH soon and something tells me I'll do a wee bit better than last year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Toneguzzo 320 Posted May 21, 2014 Great stuff Caleb, you sure have improved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Brannen 2 Posted May 21, 2014 Excellent work man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Craft 162 Posted May 22, 2014 Caleb, your latest endeavor shows much improvement. You have been paying attention GRASSHOPER! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GEzell 134 Posted May 22, 2014 Caleb, your latest endeavor shows much improvement. You have been paying attention GRASSHOPER! Yes, learned well you have, young padawan.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caleb Harris 50 Posted May 22, 2014 Yes, learned well you have, young padawan.... Thank you, master. At least you know I'll do better this KITH eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hloh 9 Posted May 22, 2014 It is much better than what you had here in spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie Eggleston 1 Posted May 24, 2014 looks great Caleb!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
