Thread: My first "custom"

This was my first cut at making my own blade on the new grinder. I used 1/4" carbon stock. Heat-treated it myself in a homemade forge.

Let's say I learned a LOT on this project. I haven't honed it yet, so I'm not sure it'll take an edge. The steel seemed to have hardened properly, though, so I'm optimistic.

I was eager to see how it'll hone up so I didn't try to completely finish the tang. I need to get a buffer and some finishing belts.

More to come.

Josh

Where do I sign up for one?

Very Nice Josh!!

Bring it to the Get Together.......

Keep up the good work,

Lynn

Nice going Josh, dang.... first attempt, huh? Ok, enough about the razor, lets see some pictures of your new GRINDER!

Regards

Christian aka Kaptain "Grinderless" Zero

Very nice indeed!!

Grinder pics posted already.

Josh

Sorry... I saw that as soon as I finished posting.

Christian

Thanks, guys. I have another one in the works that I'm hoping will be much better.

I have made three or four knives, too, so I was able to apply those lessons to this project. The main thing I'm going to be trying to do is simplify the designs, leaving fewer surfaces to finish. There are a lot of facets on the tang to worry about. I want to get the finishing down before I try to get fancy.

I do plan to sell these once I get good enough, but that's a ways off. I might offer some at dirt cheap prices (and with a full, money back guarantee) so you guys can help me figure out what's working and what's not.

We'll see how it goes.

Josh

Well keep in touch on those - they really are looking great already! Good luck!!

Nicely done Josh! Very impressive!