Soon after I decided to take knife making a little more seriously, I decided to track my progress and document what I learned along with my my mistakes. I thought if there were mistakes to make and I made then others would likely make the same mistakes. So, here is a progression in some reasonable order of my beginnings as a knife maker and bladesmith.
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My 2″ x 72″ belt grinder build for Knife Making
Join the conversation on the forum I wanted to build a 2 x 72″ belt grinder. I did a bunch of research and formulated a […]
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Bladesmithing – Start Simple
If you’re going to start into the journey of Blacksmithing and/or bladesmithing, think about the learning process. Start Simple and make a progression to harder […]
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DIY Knife Sharpening Jig
I don’t have a lot of trouble Sharpening knives, bit I wanted something with a consistent and repeatable edge from knife to knife without spending a bunch of money. This seems to be doing the trick.
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Belt Grinder Variable Speed Upgrade
When I built my belt grinder i used a 2 hp single phase motor I had on hand. I wasn’t exactly sure how much I’d […]
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Adding the Knife handle — Option 2
Adding the Knife handle — Option 2 This option takes a little longer but is a little more forgiving. If you have some time, I […]
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Heat Treating for Beginners
Heat treatment for beginners. One thing I discovered is heat treatment for beginners doesn’t have to be as complicated as it seems. Follow a few […]
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