Folders, guards, bolsters, hidden tangs, and forge.
I am nervous to try hidden tangs with guards as I dont know how to get the fitment from guard to blade right.
Folders........well they are tough
And I want to build a forge and try hammering a bit. I need to try to find an anvil thought.
Oh and I would like to visit more makers so I can learn more!!
Efficiency in getting batches ground and out/back and finished. Right now I am too slooooow. Of course it wouldn't hurt to get more sheath work in as well. Larry
I have a goal for the new year to be more productive with a new outdoor line of knives without sacrificing quality. And staying positive through the ups and downs!
Sincerely,
Sampson Knifeworks
Rebuild the shop but I still can't decide whether to keep it in the basement or put it out in its own building. For knives, I want to work on sharper bevel lines and more detailed custom handles.
-Forge CLOSER to shape LOL
-Pass the Journeyman Smith performance test
-Challenge myself to refine my plunge/choil/ricasso area
-increase the precision of my final product
- *finish*finish*finish* work towards finer finish
-Plan my work and work my plan
I would love to make good finnished knives this year and start selling my knifes instead of giving them away as I am doing at this stage. Folders and forging well we will see next year.
I've got to go along with Dan..I also want to get my large propane forge completed so I can try some forge welding..I've got a 'mini' forge something like the one that Larry Zoeller has on his website but it doesn't come up to welding temp !
Fame, fortune and good looks!
Failing those, I want to get into high gear with my knives this year. I have been upgrading equipment, improving my processes, making prototypes, and proving them in use and in the sale market for the last couple of years. It's time to bring it all together and see where it goes (which means getting my butt off the forums and into the shop!).
2011 is where I start! I have some pretty good plans for an electric heat treat furnace that I came up with. And a belt grinder is next on the list. All in all I've got a lot to do!
I am really hoping to refine my knife making process and gain confidence in it. Now I spend way to much time fiddeling and fixing little mistakes and second guessing myself.