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Most of my blades are made this way- I just like the look and I always thought of it as an "integral" finger guard.

I have a stencil thatI got made and I use an adjustable AC/DC power supply - the dark etch is done on AC - 10 v @ 5 amp

I totally get it- but the 2x72 will need to wait for me- just isnt an option right now. I have triplets in college and a 15 yr old HS Freshman! I use a 1x30 and get ok results- I have learned alot from using it and know that when I do get a better grinder that my work will get better. I use...

Can make one-- or buy the one I make- it is 4 inches wide- so with overhang it can accomodate a 6 inch or so blade. It is also adjustable for other grinds https://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-Knife Grinding Jig

And 320 hand sanded side

Thxs for the help to all. pics to show what I was describing 220 off the grinder

AEB-l- I do most of the rough grind prior to sending for HT- but afterwords there is still alot on the flats to get smoothed out and clean looking

Just to be clear- I am talking about grinding the flats- not the bevel. I am good with getting a smooth finish on the bevels- with lines running up/down from the grinder belt. I mean the flats above- with my current set up those lines are also running horizontal- so thats where all of the hand...

Thxs Ed- I know that is the ultimate solution. In watching how fast those who have a 7 or 8 inch platen can do this job is a dream come true! In the interim, I was thinking of getting a 3x21 belt sander ( or something similiar) with several grits of paper- just to be able to hold the blanks...

I have been using a HF 1x30 and can produce decent blades- the problem is that with the small platen you can only grind the flats across the platen horizontally. Thus, all the lines go that way- so it leaves lots of hand sanding to get all of the lines vertical from hilt to tip. Any...

classic look to this- like it alot

Looks really great! I just acid wash and hand tumbled a blade this weekend- mine came out ok- but yours is certainly superior!

1084- hand sanded to 500 grit. Paper Micarta handles with white paper liners. Need to work on fine tunning some items but overall happy with this- only been at this for 6 months and 8 blades down. This is by far my most "refined" yet. Will keep working on fit and finish on future builds.

Sanded to 500 and a little fine clean up on the bevels needed- will HT and add and contour handles and finish.

I am currently using Peanut Oil- I know this may not be the best but it has been working so far--the oil is fairly new and clean. From what I have seen in replies- I think I will start to combine some of the methods shared. Thanks to all for the help and advice!

Yes. I don't get a thick scale after my quench, but I get the burnt oil stain that tskes some work to get back to clean ground metal. Was wondering if anyone had some secrets to get that off easily or keep it from getting so baked on. I was going to try some white vinegar after the quench...

What is the best way to remove slag after HT and oil quench? Easiest way?

Hello. My name us Nick from NJ and I love knives. I collect, buy and sell them on occasion. I have also recently begun making small blades. I currently also have some bevel angle grinding jigs for sale here on the site. Glad to be here! Nick