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Much thanks Daniel.

Thank you Gliden. One is my first full term knife. I have practiced on many afterward, before the second picture, using various materials, ie., thin plywood, MDF, G10 and steel from the box store. None of which has the same feel as good steel. BTW, both of these were ground and worked post heat...

Thank you Gene.

Thank you Jason. I've learned a lot from all of you and tried to put it to use.

Thanks Retro! It is a sharp and pointy thing for sure. I like the Jade too, although you can kind of see the lightening holes in the tang if you hold it to some light.

Thank you Andy. Yes, the Kiridashi was my first. I made one out of some G10, playing around with some other designs and then one out of box store steel. Was gifted some O1 steel for the holidays and went at it for real. Made three to try out my new grinder and the first one (shown) turned out...

Thank you Fred. Now if I had some feather Damascus... :)

Thanks USNGMG2 for such a rousing comment!

Thanks Sean!

Thank you izafireman.

Thank you Bruce.

Thank you Randy. You're another member who has inspired me with your work.

Thank you opaul. Your work has been inspiring.

Here are two finished knives that I am finally proud enough to share pictures of. Kiridashi O1 Steel .125 Inch @ 60 HRC OAL 7 inches, Cutting edge 3 1/2 inches Jade G10 Copper Corby's Actually my first work. Harpoon style S35VN .125 inch @ 60HRC OAL 8 inches, Cutting edge 4 inches Lacewood...

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Actually, I have the 20 TPI and its square sides and bottom is less than .0626 (1/16). Thinner that my jewelers files. But they function well and not hard on the thumb.

Amazon has 30 TPI checkering files listed. One thing to consider with the fine jimping is, how to clean and sand the grooves after heat treat. Folded sand paper will not do it very well. I have considered sanding cord, but have not tried it. You will ruin the file if you try after HT. Scott

Very beautiful knives as well. Are the blades separated from each other within the sheath?

Yes there are those you describe, but there are also these kind. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dremel-Drywall-Cutting-Bit-560/14299596 I'm not saying that these will work on any or all materials we use, it does look similar to the OP picture. ($6.00)

Looks similar to a Dremel drywall bit (Rotozip).