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Offline osage outlaw

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Knife blanks
« on: July 10, 2016, 06:03:11 pm »
I plan on doing a lot of knife work this winter.  I had a bunch of annealed files and a piece of a large saw blade in my shop.  I had access to a metal cutting band saw today so I took advantage of it.  I cut out a bunch of knife blanks.  I try to get 2 out of each file.  I cleaned them up on a bench grinder.  This should keep me busy when it gets cold outside.  In case you couldn't tell, I'm a fan of drop points  ;D




I want to make a knife for my daughter and myself for deer season this fall.  I got them beveled and ready for some hand sanding before I heat treat them. 

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Offline Knoll

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Re: Knife blanks
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2016, 06:49:28 pm »
Musta been a day's work for ya! Looking good.
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Offline penderbender

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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2016, 06:56:17 pm »
Great work man! I really like the look of the ones on the left. Looks like they'll make some excellent knives!
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Offline ajooter

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« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2016, 07:00:50 pm »
I like the look of those little skinners...they will keep u busy for sure!
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Offline Danzn Bar

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« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2016, 07:04:20 pm »
Wow .... you have been busy
Most people don't like a point on a skinner,  but I really like the fifth one down middle row.  My favorite skinner looks a lot like that one.
Really nice looking blanks..
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Knife blanks
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2016, 07:10:42 pm »
Nice Clint. Looking forward to seeing the final product when done.  8)
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Knife blanks
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2016, 08:04:10 pm »
Thanks guys.

You picked the only odd ball in the bunch Bill.  I'm not a big fan of that style.  When I was laying them out I realized I had made all drop points.  I thought I would make at least one different style.
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Offline bubby

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Re: Knife blanks
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2016, 08:28:46 pm »
Heck Clint that many blanks will only keep you busy for a week or two😆
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Knife blanks
« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2016, 08:32:17 pm »
Quote from: osage outlaw on July 10, 2016, 08:04:10 pm
Thanks guys.

You picked the only odd ball in the bunch Bill.  I'm not a big fan of that style.  When I was laying them out I realized I had made all drop points.  I thought I would make at least one different style.

I've always been a little "odd ball" all my life.... :)  ;)
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Offline mullet

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Re: Knife blanks
« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2016, 09:06:26 pm »
Looks like you put in a good day, Clint. I wish I had acess to a metal saw.

DB, that style looks like my Shrade skinner.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Knife blanks
« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2016, 09:46:27 pm »
I'm starting to realize my little 1x30 belt sander just isn't going to cut it as a knife grinder.  I was looking at the Grizzly knife maker sander but it has a lot of bad reviews about the belt not tracking straight, the tool rest is to small, and the only speed is super fast.  I guess I need to make a 2" x 72" grinder since I can't afford to buy one for a grand  :P   Me and Bubby have been discussing how hard it would be to make one. 
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Offline paulsemp

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Re: Knife blanks
« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2016, 10:51:43 pm »
Here's one I made when I just started sheet metal apprenticeship school. Quite the undertaking for an 18 year old but it's held up good throughout the years although there's a few things I wouldn't mind tweaking. Scraped parts off an old craftsman 1 x 30 sander. Half horsepower motor.  Takes a 1 x 42 belt which is available in lots of grits. I went through a period of time where I love making knives. Maybe I'll have to get back into it one of these days
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Offline bubby

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Re: Knife blanks
« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2016, 10:59:02 pm »
I imagine that would be big enough for me Pauly and would sure be better size wise for me
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Offline MWirwicki

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Re: Knife blanks
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2016, 08:06:58 am »
Clint, there are a few plans on the internet.  I downloaded some and am almost finished making mine.  I need a couple of bearings, pulleys and V-Belt and I should be good to go.  Nice blanks you made. 
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Offline BowEd

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Re: Knife blanks
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2016, 09:32:49 am »
Wow...Clint really nice designs there.That should keep you busy for sure.My neighbor is a horse shoeing farrier and dulls up lots of farrier rasps.Giving them away later.If you want some PM me I'll gladly send you some.
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