Thread: Not really a razor

But it is still sharp and shiny. A hunting knife from 5160. the handle is Ipe maple, and hickory.

It's not to my knife tastes, but it's still a pretty Skinning knife all the same. Can you post a better quality photo?


Mick

Originally Posted by MickR

It's not to my knife tastes, but it's still a pretty Skinning knife all the same. Can you post a better quality photo?


Mick

Probably but I need to find my camera first. That was taken with my cell phone camera, so it does explain the crummy quality. It cuts pretty well and is rather sharp (I shaved my face with it).

But, you are right. It's not really a razor.

Regards - Walt

Could you post some specs on your knife? I'm assuming you have made it a half tang that is peen riveted to the darker timber with a cap of the light timber dowelled into the dark. Is the half tang a rats tail tang or a flat section half?
Whats the thickness of the 5160? Was the knife made via stock removal or was it smithed?
What was the finishing grit on the blade sanding?
What was the finish coat on the timber?
What is the edge angle sharpened at? 30? 25? 20? 17? As a skinner I would expect 20 or 25, but you called it a hunter, so perhaps it's 25 or 30 degrees.
You can't just post a picture of a knife with minimal information and expect those of us here who are knife nuts to be satisfied, mate. C'mon!


Mick

Originally Posted by MickR

Could you post some specs on your knife? I'm assuming you have made it a half tang that is peen riveted to the darker timber with a cap of the light timber dowelled into the dark. Is the half tang a rats tail tang or a flat section half?
Whats the thickness of the 5160? Was the knife made via stock removal or was it smithed?
What was the finishing grit on the blade sanding?
What was the finish coat on the timber?
What is the edge angle sharpened at? 30? 25? 20? 17? As a skinner I would expect 20 or 25, but you called it a hunter, so perhaps it's 25 or 30 degrees.
You can't just post a picture of a knife with minimal information and expect those of us here who are knife nuts to be satisfied, mate. C'mon!


Mick

It is forged from 1/4in 5160. It is about 3 3/4in long hand sanded to 800 grit and etched in hot vinegar to reveal the hardening line. The wood is finished with oil and hand sanded to 600 grit with AL Oxide (though it was worn sandpaper, so maybe its finish is the same as 800 grit). I can't tell you the edge angle as I eyeballed it, but it works well. It is thin enough for push cuts in wood, but steep enough to survive bone (maybe 22 degrees). It is a secondary bevel after a flat grind.

It is a hidden tang blade. The tang is about 3/4in wide and goes all the way through the handle, peined over the brass bit (not shown in pictures). This system has served me pretty well so far, so Im rather fond of it.

I don't really get caught up in specs, but how it works in the field so it didn't really occur to me to add them. Sorry mate.

Tenderfoot, I like the rugged look of your knife. For anyone interested here is an example of a tang from Randall Made Knives website.

Nice knife. Pictures are a bit dark but it seems quite good. Like the hardening line in the steel. Gives it something extra.