My grandpa used to make knives like yours, but he didn’t have a lot of tools, just a grinder and a couple of hacksaws. It was fun to watch him, and the knives he made we used all the time in my mom’s kitchen. I don’t know where they ended up. If I did, I’d probably still be using one.
Nice! Yeah, my first blades were made with just hacksaws and files. The only power tool I used was an electric drill to drill the holes in the handle. It's surprising that having power tools does save time, but not as much as you think...a good flat mill bastard file can remove a lot of material really quickly!
You have a home machine shop. I have two kukris made in India, which were made from old car springs. I use them to cut invasive vines threaten to choke out trees on our property. For everyday use, I have a couple of pocket knives. I don't hunt or fish, but I admire your work in making blades.
My grandpa used to make knives like yours, but he didn’t have a lot of tools, just a grinder and a couple of hacksaws. It was fun to watch him, and the knives he made we used all the time in my mom’s kitchen. I don’t know where they ended up. If I did, I’d probably still be using one.
Nice! Yeah, my first blades were made with just hacksaws and files. The only power tool I used was an electric drill to drill the holes in the handle. It's surprising that having power tools does save time, but not as much as you think...a good flat mill bastard file can remove a lot of material really quickly!
You have a home machine shop. I have two kukris made in India, which were made from old car springs. I use them to cut invasive vines threaten to choke out trees on our property. For everyday use, I have a couple of pocket knives. I don't hunt or fish, but I admire your work in making blades.
Thank you!