Howdy all, this is a knife I recently completed...

Claemore · 11-27-2007, 22:29

I'm still amateur, and no where near the mastery of Mr. Harsey, but maybe someday.

What do y'all think? Thanks for any and all input.

Claemore · 11-27-2007, 22:34

Forgot to add the specs:

4 1/4'' blade. 3/16" thick of an old chainsaw guidebar. I've found that the steel is usually pretty durable, and holds an edge fairly well. Right now, I'm just practicing with junkyard steels, but when I have more money, will graduate to probably either CPM S30V, or CPM 3V.

cold1 · 11-28-2007, 07:14

The edge grind looks a little off, but other than that it looks good. What is the handle material.

Claemore · 11-28-2007, 08:22

The handle material is maple. The edge looks off because of my poor painting skills.

**Bill Harsey** · 11-30-2007, 09:47

That still looks better than my first few dozen knives.

How does it cut?

Claemore · 12-01-2007, 00:22

I appreciate the words, Mr. Harsey. I have had a hard time getting the edge just right. But recently I've been using a file on the edge to be able to "sculpt" it just right. I've been able to slice paper cleanly with the new edges. I use the "search" button liberally, and have been checking out a lot of your advisory posts. You have been a big help.