I made a knife

[BrandonM]

After seeing some other people get crafty and make some blades I decided I should give it a go. I cut this piece from some super crusty pitted c-channel I had laying out back behind the shop. I had to ride the grinder on this guy for 30 min just to take out most of the pitting. I think with a couple of cheap tools and better stock material I can maybe turn out something half decent. Let me know what you guys think. I only spent about 7 hours on this one. Most of which was getting out all the pitting. Also this is my first paracord wrap.

Sorry for the poor lighting.

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[arenathlete]

At least you got 1 hour of work in that day!

It's a sweet azz knife though, I'm going to need one ASAP. Thanks!

 

[BrandonM]

At least you got 1 hour of work in that day!

Let's not jump to any conclusions. I did 0 hours of work that day. There was a 2 hour gaming lunch involved, mw2 style.

 

[Doesn'tPlayWellw/Others]

Sweet knife. I wish I had a talent, other than just being incredibly good looking.

 

[YakBasser]

Hey TWSS.............I'll trade ya' a real nice leather sling for that!

Looks Good!!!

 

[Bill Coye]

Well done! If that's #1 you're off to a really strong start

BC

 

[okie98]

Looks like a great utility knife.

 

[BrandonM]

I appreciate the kind words. I really enjoy making just about anything. I made a couple of cool iron crosses for the wife. Now after making this knife I fear a new passion is going to rise inside of me, and I will be riding the grinder on more of these very soon.

 

[Bill Coye]

"My name is TWSS and I'm a knifemaker"

Welcome to the club!



...is that steel already heat treated?

BC

 

[Nanotech9]

i really want to try making one, but likewise i'm afraid i'll like doing it too much.

looks cool...

try picking a much harder steel for the next one... angle iron is probably really soft even compared to tool steel, or a nice stainless, etc.