knife finishing

[BrianS]

I have had a interest in making knives for some time. At the present time I do not have the skills to make a knife from scratch so I did some knife finishing or assembly. I always admired nice handcrafted knives but boy do I have a new respect for what it takes to get the finish and fit work right. I recently finished up these using blade blanks. My fit and finish work has a long way to go but it was a fun project and with each one I got things to fit a little better.

[osage outlaw]

Those look great

[Danzn Bar]

Wow....really like the second one down from the top..
DBar

[bubby]

Brian, check out khalvorsons how to on the forge page . It is a very detailed, easy to follow build from a file that you can do with minimal tools

[selfbow joe]

Those look really nice

[Trapper Rob]

You did a good job on them.

[bubby]

And those knives look good

[Morgan]

Those knives do look great! I have to disagree with you on not having the skills to make a knife from scratch. You don’t need a great forge or fancy tools. A hacksaw, high carbon steel, a good double cut and single cut file,   hole in the ground, piece of pipe, and a blower of some sort will get you there. My first knife cost me $0 out of pocket to make. Had the files, scavenged the steel, had the files and saw. Used an air mattress inflator for a blower that I had as well. And my knife don’t look near as good as those, so I’m certain you have plenty of skill.

[burchett.donald]

Brian,
          Your knives look great from here...Finish and fit can be tough...
                                                                                                                              Don
                                                                                                             

[Pappy]

I love knives and them are some beauties, Nice work.
 Pappy

[Hawkdancer]

Those look real good to me!  You do good work.
Hawkdancer