First knife build

[ateallthepies]

Clearing out the garage I came across a piece of 01 tool steel so thought I would have a bash at a knife.
I based it on the Woodlore style and used some Black Walnut for the scales and the fire steel handle. The pins are some 6mm brass rod I had and drilled out one for the lanyard.
I had some trouble hardening the steel as I used a Mapp gas torch and it took 3 attempts to make a file skid off the surface! Tempering was done in the way Sandy from Jacklore knives used to do, heat until a straw colour then quench.

I tried to do a Scandy grind freehand on a sander but it turned into a convex grind But I don't mind, it's sort of like my old Fallknivens that I sold. I'm having trouble getting it hair popping sharp so may need to take some more metal off the edge.

The ferro rod is a 13cm beast, and attaching it to the sheath was an afterthought, I think it's a little bit big

Im pleased with this first effort though there is much to improve on. Any tips for improving things welcomed.

Steve

 

[Clouston98]

Looks a nice little knife you've mad yourself there mate!

 

[Fraxinus]

You're sure to get lots of use out that and each time I bet you can't help smiling
Does it look less top heavy when you put the ferro rod in upside down? ( the lanyard will stop it falling out).
Nice job Steve.
Rob.

 

[ateallthepies]

Thanks, yes it looks lots better upside down!

 

[HillBill]

Not bad

You don;t quench after tempering btw... only after hardening.

 

[Bushcraftsman]

for a first attempt you should DEFINITELY be happy with that! it looks awesome...nice work!

 

[ateallthepies]

Ah will not quench after tempering if I do another, thanks.

I forgot to add, the far eastern curl design in the sheath tip was unforeseen, being impatient I held the wet leather over a heat source a bit too long and it curled in on me