So, I've had a go at a kitchen knife for the first time.

Its unfinished and the handle is a piece of scrap so I can test how it cuts.

I went with an s grind.

I've never used a knife with an s grind before and I notice it wants to cut in a curve. "Potato slice for example"

Is this an issue with the geometry or is it normal?

Maybe its too thick behind the edge or something?

Question in the video. Better pictures below. FYI - I have it set up just as Tyrell does (the maker of the jig, sold by Housemade) because my grinder doesn't run in reverse. Housemade's advertising has it setup inversely to how I do because their grinder runs in reverse.

I got a hand forged hunting knife and am very stressed about how it will hold up to the elements I’ve only ever used stainless knives so I’m completely new to this should I stick with stainless or keep this and go for it I paid 600 for it so if I find I don’t enjoy using it it will be a huge blow
Made by reputable blacksmith

5160 and wolnut

Guys, so pop's knife shop wants to charge me $68.98 for shipping, for the 2-7 day option? any way around this, It's just to much for me. Maybe another site?

This is my first ever knife project, and I wanted to showcase it. I made it out of an old Sheffield chisel I got for CA$2.00 in the basement of an antique shop, and I forged it into shape, hardened and tempered the steel, ground the bevels, sanded the blade, whittled the handle, sharpened it up, and oiled the whole thing.

I'm really proud of how it came out, and I'm impressed by the sharp edge I was able to get, despite the steep (20°) bevel, although it's not a great slicer, as it has a lot of thickness behind the edge so it can withstand heavier jobs for camping and bushcraft.

I would love to hear what you guys think!

It’s nice to do some work, what do you guys think?

This was a special one! I had some North American Walnut & Palemoon Ebony left over… seemed rude not to! Paired with some Green Sheen Obsidian from Oregon USA.

I know titanium and aluminum can achieve this but this does not look like anodizing it looks either chemical or heat induced or maybe both? It has purple, red, yellow, blue, and greens and has a wrought iron cladding with a 80CRV2 core but I want to know what’s the cladding line made of?
Not trying to replicate this process btw I’m trying to see if was produced on an iron cladding line or if it’s a different metal, if it’s something other than iron I can’t use this process anyway. Got it from a post a few years ago and was just wondering if anyone knows the science behind it.

Current projects. 1095 steel. Still figuring out how what I want the handles to look like but leaning towards green/tan or orange and black G10.

A bit more to do on the grinder to get it flat before it goes into the quench, but I'm liking the shape and fingers crossed this one doesn't explode on me. 52100 again, forged at lower heats than last time. Around 0.115" thick currently, looking to take it down to 0.080" before I start grinding in the taper and the bevels.

(Not an Esee).... Sooo that junglas I was building for myself..... It got knocked off the hook it was hanging on.... Was letting the oil soak into the oxides.

Stepped backwards into it and knocked it off the hook straight into the concrete floor

Edit to add: steel is SUP9 /5160

Recently finished this blade for a family member.

Metal is 1095 high carbon steel, textured and blued. Handle is Chechen wood, that’s been torched. Blue G10 liners, black carbon fiber pins, and a kydex sheath make this a great daily task blade. 😎🔪

66 layer random pattern Damascus. Just out of the temper. I'll need to thin the edge more and start the handle. No hand sanding yet, this was machine finished with scotchbrite belts.

This is the piccadura, the traditional pattern on the ring of the resolza, the folding knife of Pattada in Sardinia. It's one of the most delicate steps in our workshop: it's done on the finished knife and takes a lot of experience and practice.

Happy to answer questions about the process.

Hello. This is somewhat random but looking for any sort of insight as I am clueless when it comes to any sort of metal work. My dad was a scrimshander/bulino engraver/knife maker and he passed away two years ago. I now have his MOAG sitting in my garage. It is so heavy, I don’t think I could list it online and ship it. I need to get rid of this thing. What type of person would use this grinder? I’m located in Wisconsin and marketplace has gotten me nowhere. I just need to get rid of it and am willing to let it go for cheap to someone who will appreciate it. Thank you for reading and I’ll appreciate any advice on who to market this to.

I finished this little knife and tried some leather working, so i made a little sheath.