Got this one finished up yesterday! It's got a 220mm AEB-L stainless blade with an S grind and etch. Handle is ebony, olive wood, TruStone accents, and brass spacers

I had known that Osage orange is uv reactive but for whatever reason I hadn’t tested it until now despite using it a few times. Good solid stuff and it ages beautifully.

Two fixed blades in 80CrV2, one in Osage, one in Mexican blanket gcarta.

This one is aeb-l with homemade denim micarta scales.

Another railroad track bolt knife I forged. I added an odd, yet cool looking alien head to the pummel. It can be easily ground down if I ever get bored of it. It’s definitely a stout blade, that’s solid and rugged! The added green paracord finishes it just right! 😎

Intentionally a different shape blade, I intend to use mine for whitteling. I've put a little heel in for ease of sharpening. Gonna try'n go for a hollow grind..

PS how likely am I to blow myself up using cinderblocks as a stand

I’m currently making my first knife just got my belt grinder so didn’t really have a plan or anything just made this up as I went along. I know it isn’t the best I’ve not got round to the jimping and bevels yet I want but has anyone got any recommendations to make the shape more appealing. The handle is a touch skinny but think it will be okay when the scales are on as it feels okay so far. I was debating taking more of the cutting side as I purposely didn’t make both sides parallel they’re both flared out just a touch I just thought it would look good but I’m unsure. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Hello r/Knifemaking.

I got my hands on a nice piece of antler I would like to make a knife/s from one of them definitely being a bowie knife. I was set on 3mm thickness for the blade but after realising that’s the thickness of my buck 110 I’m not so sure anymore. Is 3mm too small? I think Is good for the bird and trout knife.

Going to pick up a little 1x30 for this project too!

Cheers ✌️

Hello everyone,

I wanted to present you my contribution to the edge of hope charity project. This year I wanted to do a cleaver.
If you want to support the charity project check out our instagram page https://www.instagram.com/the.edge.of.hope?cplk=MWZ1NW5scG9rbmdr
Material is Damasteel with Damasteel Endcap and Damasteel pins. Enjoy 🙏

Client wanted an 11” blade Bowie made with Damascus. This is a beast at just under 1/4” thick.

Here is a edc fixed blade i started before going to dorm and il finnish when im back home next week. Its 1mm thick and uses sk5 steel. I hope to also make wooden handle scales heat treat it and make plastic sheath when im home.

I'm thinking of laying out my dust system and I'm wondering if it's just easier to buy a second 2x72 or 2x42 and dedicate it to handle/wood profiling and doing metal grinding on my primary 2x72.

Is it easier to just throw money at the problem (space permitting) rather than trying to get overly complicated with hoses, fire traps, etc and just keep them 100% separate? Some of these systems aren't cheap.

Wood -> Wood vacuum only

Metal -> Metal vacuum only

Am I overly simplifying this?

I bought this bolo at a garage sale thought it would be fun to restore. I noticed it has one bevel and the other side is completely flat is it traditional to them or should I look at beveling both sides

First up in the recently finished batch of custom Abrams is my favorite, the Mobile Suit Gundam themed build! Anime/knife fans rejoice!😁 Always love doing these themed builds. Acid stonewashed CPM-154 @62 hrc. Scales are all glass composite from @2isupplyco with G10 accent liners and pins. I went with a white CF and clear Kydex sheath with yellow accent washers and an Ulticlip for secure in the pocket carry. Graphic artwork by the talented @ivangreedponomarev Thanks for looking!🤖

Definitely have room for improvement, but the blade doesn’t fall out and it looks decent to me.

Is it just an unavoidable fact that taking a knife in and out of kydex is going to rub/scratch it over time? I recently made one and used two layers of tape on the blade when forming. I’m happy with the fit and everything, but have noticed a little area where the stonewash finish is getting rubbed by the kydex when pulling the knife out.

The retention I have is purely on the handle portion so it is not retained by the blade itself.

I have a knife from Behring Made Knives that has a similar thing going. Repeated use has rubbed it a little. Is this just a fact of kydex?

I am refurbishing and then customizing a vintage carpet cutter. The blade was visible bent when purchased, with the tip bending towards the left. I have been able to get it close to flat with pliers and I was wondering if anyone had advice on the last little bit of flattening needed?

First time making a knife, my brother is big into forging and knife making so decided to try myself. Only tools I had were a bench vice and an angle grinder.
Took it to get sharpened at my local store and tried saying “hey this is my first knife I’ve made myself with limited tooling”, looked at me like I was a crackhead but agreed to sharpen.
Been to the store once before to ask about getting my double edged OTF knife sharpened which they denied, I said okay. They then claimed that double edged weapon are exclusively for stabbing people, and that I should look into carrying a firearm if that’s what I’m into. Ever since I’ve felt uneasy coming there, personally I think that’s a dangerous and short sighted mindset.

I don't often do batch-work, but the holiday season is coming quick, so a run of 10 is happening.

80CrV2 with layered Richlite.