Olon
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Inspired by @mcb 's recent thread on his third knife, I humbly present my first knife project. This began as a file I got for 1.50 at a pawn shop and a youtube video on how to make a knife with an angle grinder. This is a first effort, and I'm saving a better file to make a Father's Day knife for my Dad if this goes well.
Pictured next to my other quarantine project. It's been slow going as I would grind a little bit, then dunk in motor oil to keep it cool. I think I'm pretty happy with the shape, so now it's just sanding and polishing before I temper it. I'll probably make the handle out of some leftover maple I have from these revolver grips. Maybe layer some cocobolo veneer underneath in contact with the metal.
Pictured next to my other quarantine project. It's been slow going as I would grind a little bit, then dunk in motor oil to keep it cool. I think I'm pretty happy with the shape, so now it's just sanding and polishing before I temper it. I'll probably make the handle out of some leftover maple I have from these revolver grips. Maybe layer some cocobolo veneer underneath in contact with the metal.