Thread: I Have to Show This Off!

A fantastic blade he's made there mate. I was like him at that age, trying to make knives. I didn't have the machinery or the mentor to guide me (or a dad to urge me on either). My first knife was a dagger I made using some old rusted files to work the steel. Took days of labour. The next thing I made was a broadsword. I still have that, but I don't know what ever happed to the dagger.
Credit to your son for producing such a fine knife and credit to you for being such an understanding and encouraging father.


Mick

Thanks for all the positive feedback, fellas. Honestly, this is one of the best things he's ever done-there's so much potential there for this to become a real avocation, maybe even a career! (And yeah, I hope to eventually get a razor or two out of it.) Aaron

By the way, if you want to see some of the works of art made by his mentor Ross Tyser, look here:

http://www.rtcustomknives.com/

Nice Job! Really like the handles!

Your a great Dad for hooking him up with a mentor like that. He is doing great work and I bet you are going to have more to be proud of !

So much to agree with in this thread, encourage him looks to me like he has a knack for it.
Props to your boy.

Now that you posted this online. If there is ever knife crime in your city the police are gonna be knocking on your door step! Lol. Beautiful and creative knife! I can't wait to see a straight with the same!

Beautiful knife. I love the size too. Your son is talented and I do hope he does go far in the knifemaking field.

I've seen a lot of first timer knives that are much uglier. That knife is a reflection of how good a teacher he has. Nice lines, simple form and function, as it should be.

Perfect time to teach him another companian craft,Take him to tandy,get some leather and some lacing,make a sheath for that bad boy