My first three knives.

[Stuart Johnson]

Hi, I'm new here and new to knife making. I had been considering having a go at making knives for some time so a couple of months ago I jumped into it. I'm absolutely hooked! I've used O1 for these blades and recycled/native wood for handle scales. These are my first three knives. 

My first attempt is a general purpose hunter or camp knife with a 4" blade and recycled Teak handle.

The next two I built simultaneously. The largest one I built for my workmate who wanted something to stick wild pigs. It's a 7" blade again with Teak handle. The smaller tanto style knife is a utility/EDC with 4" blade and recycled NZ native Matai wooden handle and sheath. 

I've already gained a lot of valuable information from the forums here, so thank you all very much. 

[Joël Mercier]

Very impressive knives and first grinds to say the least! Welcome aboard

[Stuart Johnson]

Thanks Joel! I'm loving the challenge of grinding the bevels and learning as much as I can.

[Brian Dougherty]

You are off to a great start.  Welcome aboard!

[Stuart Johnson]

Thanks Brian. 

[Alan Longmire]

Looking good!  We've got a few other Kiwis around, too.  Welcome to the madness!

[Stuart Johnson]

Thanks Alan. Awesome, good to have some local support and experience.

[Zeb Camper]

I really like the one in the 1st pic! Not bad for first knives at all!

[Stuart Johnson]

Thanks Zeb. Yes I think I'll have to make another the same design one day. I learnt a lot on that one, mostly what not to do haha

[Gerhard Gerber]

Excellent work, you're off to a flying start....love the little tanto!

[Stuart Johnson]

Thanks Gerhard. I designed it to use up an off cut of the O1 gauge plate I have haha I've become quite fond of it myself. Made it a wooden sheath so I can carry it in my pocket. 

[Karim]

Grindwork looks very nice for you just starting out !

[Stuart Johnson]

Thanks Karim, I've still got a long way to go but loving the challenge.