Knife makers ! May I see your 1st efforts at knife making

[Paddytray]

I'm hoping to make my first knife soon .
And I would like to see some of you girls and guys first efforts if I may .

 

[Albus Culter]

My first attempt. It's a kit knife but taught me a lot. The instructions were good and it was handy to have everything you need in one go. I'd do it better if I could have another go but still love it.

 

[HillBill]

I made 2 side by side for my first. It was my first time making anything, it was the first time i had used the tools i bought to do it with. July 2009 i made these.

I still have them, use them for rough stuff and, not had to sharpen them yet and they've cut through ice, shed roofing felt etc.

 

[copper_head]

My first (and only so far) attempt, old file for the blade. Kitchen work top (think beech?) offcuts for the scales and a bit of brass rod for the pins. Not the best effort I fear!

 

[Paddytray]

SOME NICE WORK THERE GUYS .
Hope mine comes out half as nice as your efforts

 

[leighwill]

My first made at Hector Coles

 

[lannyman8]

being a total novice when i first started made the blade from the wrong steel, i wondered why it was so hard to heat treat... my second was much better as it was heat treatable...

http://lannymanknives.webs.com/apps/photos/




the bushcraft knife section the first blade with the black handle and yellow liners, all home made...

 

[Niels]

PICT4819 by Sami knives, on Flickr

This is my first knife. Many mistakes and lessons in it, but it is well used and well loved

 

[Deaner666]

Albus, your knife kit looks like a Karesuando kit? My first (and still only) knife was just such a kit. Here it is:

Like you, there are plenty of things I'd do differently next time!

 

[lathe dog]

I'm not a knife maker, but I've slapped on a couple of handles now.

This was my first, from a kit knife. my first bit of leather work too.

 

[Paddytray]

that's nice I like that it looks solid .
I also spot the controller .
P-traynor on ps3 if ever you feel like shooting people in the face add me up lol.

 

[Paddytray]

lannyman
That is still a sexy knife mate
Niels
I really like that sheath.
Deaner666. any links to the kit ?
Lathedog nice bit of leather work That's next on the learning list for me !

 

[Paddytray]

ok so I finally got A handle to stay put .
And it's almost polished up enough to please swmbo .
So here is my first complete knife.

 

[Niels]

Looks good, but the handle appears to be a bit fat for it's length. Could be the picture though.

 

[Paddytray]

Yes it is short and stubby 3 fingers to grip but it's for the missus and her small hands also it was made from off cuts steel/wood.
the steel pins are from my boys first baby bed .
I think it needs some file work on the spine for a thumb grip.
Also planning to etch it for her .
We both get carpet tunnel so the chunky handle also helps .
But I'd agree it is a little on the stumpy side

 

[Reverend Graham]

Here's a few I've made in no particular order.



Rev G

 

[Paddytray]

Quality work there I really like a lot of them .
Your scales are lovely also , Can I ask where you guys get your materials

 

[Reverend Graham]

I scrounge most of my scales and wood from a mate, who's a carpenter, blanks from ebay, Heinnies, off here and scrap metal/saw blades, pins made from nails, old copper or brass dowels, sheathes made from scrap leather or plastic case from 13kv cable found in lay-by.

Rev G

 

[Niels]

Wow rev. That damascus is beautiful. Like the other ones too!

 

[Reverend Graham]

It's the guys on here that inspire me to do better picked up the damascus blank from Germany for 12 Euros, bargain !

Rev G