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Well, It's been a good day. My phone barely rang, so I was able to focus much better. Handles are attached, shaped, and finished. The sheath is finished. Just some final work on the blade and I think I'm done. I do have a question. It seems the higher I go in grit on the blade, the more cloudy...

I would love to hear Doug M say "It will cut!". The cost of losing focus while handsanding. I haven't made too many knives that hasn't caused me to bleed at least once.

I have a pair of bifocal safety glasses that I use, or I wear my readers. I have wondered if an opti-visor would be better.

I totally agree. I cant imagine doing this on every blade. All total, I've got over 8 hours in handsanding. However, a lot of that was my fault for not letting the grinder take out the deep scratches. I can see that if I use my grinder properly, that the handsanding portiin could be sped up...

Today was another long day in the shop. We were clean and at 800 grit on both sides. Then I put a little WD-40 on the blade, wrapped it in a shop towel, and taped it up to fit the handles. When I removed the wrap after fitting the handles, I had spots on both sides. I'm back down to 400 grit...

Hey, I'm back. Wow, it's been a busy week and I haven't had a lot of time to work on Chris' knife. Yesterday I got the copper liners attached to the scales and I thinned the bevel to a sharpening thickness. Today, wow, 5+ hours of hand sanding and that was only 1 side of the blade. I have...

I moved the bevels closer to the top. Still have a lot of hand sanding to do on the flats. The blade is getting close to 200 grit. I'll finish hand sanding the flats then even out the lines as I go up in grit. The edge is just shy of dime thickness. Once I thin that out, she's ready for...

It did to a point. I used it to start with, but found I was focusing more on the bubble and wasn't keeping the bevel flat on the platen. So after a bit, I took the jig off and just did it free hand. I focused heavily on locking my elbows and moving my body. Plus, I went really ssllooww and...

The more I look at it, I agree. Thanks for the input.

Ok, so here's where I'm at. Still have some straightening to do on the lines, the blade needs more smoothing, and lots of hand sanding left on the flats. I really tried to make the bevel match the edge, but on bigger blades, mine seem to end up straight. Whatcha think?

Well I know everyone is on the edge of their seat wondering what I've been up to since last week. I have made a new blade and have it heat treated. I got my bubble jig last night. Wow, that's going to take some practice!! I've cut out 5 blades from mild steel for practice. Give me a few...

Arm twisted! Just ordered the bubble jig

I will check into the bubble jig. Thanks for the tip. I started the elbows and body movement after watching a Walter Sorrell's video. I still find myself getting lazy at times and not moving properly.

Very nice!

I typically start with my strong side first as well. For me it's my right hand.

Standing, free hand. I use a file guide to keep the plunge lines sort of close (Haven't mastered that just yet).

I had a 35lbs piece of anvil shaped track to start with. Still use as a door stop for my workshop so I have to touch it every day.

On the left, which is actually my right since the blade is upside down, I can make it curve to fit the curve of the blade. I try the same technique on the other side, and it ends up straight. I know I need more practice, but it's so frustrating. I wish I was more amphibious!! :D

Well, the good news is, the handles are shaped to 400 grit. The other good news is the left side look pretty good. (not as good as it did!) The bad news is I chased a problem on the right side and I am not sure I can correct it. The left side was prettier before I attempted to match the...

I have made a ton of stuff on mine. Great starter piece. For what it's worth, they of on sale this week to $49.99 if you are an inside track member :D