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    Senior Member blabbermouth tcrideshd's Avatar
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    Is a very good model, without going a little overboard, I like it. Tc
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    Before you go farther, try stropping it. The curve and thickness of the tang may make it a challenge.
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    Ron now that's funny , I don't care who you are. Tc
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    I agree that is a a great idea to make one from wood first before cutting any metal! I can't wait to see the finished product
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    Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
    Before you go farther, try stropping it. The curve and thickness of the tang may make it a challenge.
    Well I tried it,got a good rhythm going and the dang thing caught fire !

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    OK, glad I was wrong!

    Maybe strop a little slower next time.
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    Just had time to work on this one a little before calling it a night.Got it profiled and started a ruff grind.Name:  IMAG0350.jpg
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    Nice classic shape, what sort of steel are you using?
    Into this house we're born, into this world we're thrown ~ Jim Morrison

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grazor View Post
    Nice classic shape, what sort of steel are you using?
    1/4 inch O1 and going for a near wedge grind.

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    I love experimenting, but in my opinion Tang + shank need more
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