New knife maker

hig789

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Hello all,

I am new to flashlights and I also started making knives a few months back. I am only using 1095 steel because I love making hamons on blades. I have yet to offer any knives up for sale as I am still learning and don't want to put out something that's not up to par. Here are a few pics of the hamons I have created. Thanks for looking.

This is the only knife I have finished completely. It's a skinner for my dad.
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Here's a few other hamons.
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hig789

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Scotch brite belts leave a very nice satin finish. You can still slightly see the hamon too.

I hope these are smaller, if not ill have to do it on the computer at home. Sorry.

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MrDog

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That's a beautiful skinner. I like how the handle sort of blends in with the blade.
Nice job.
 

GTi474

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What's your HT process for your 1095? Using refractory cement to coat the blade? Looks like a good first blade. Cheers.

-Eric
 

TheExpert

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I started three months ago making knives, those grind lines are really nice. I think your quality is just fine. You will only get better with time. It is a hard skill to learn, especially free hand it took me a month to get it right.
 

Bruce Nai

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I am new to knife, I know there some famous brands, like Benchmade, Gerber and Leatherman. But I have been dreaming one day I can made an amazing knife myself. Hope to learn from the giants.
 

schmitti

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Very Nice! How thick is your tang?

Did you use G-10 or is that black micarta? Also, did you use a threaded insert/bushing for your screws?

I'm also planning on at least starting with 1095 when I cut my own blades. From everything I've been reading, it's a little more forgiving. It also costs a lot less. But if you HT it correctly, and keep it clean and oiled it will last forever and a day.

E
 
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