14" fillet knife
- Thread starter Dcfolders
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Yes, I have.
I have made a few long fillet knives- 15.5". They are a tad more difficult to keep a steady taper than a standard fillet knife. I prefer to flat grind them with the handle in place. You need to be very careful that the belt does not touch the handle front. But, with proper tracking adjustment and patience when switching directions, you can do it. The photo shows the 15.5' next to a standard length which can be anywhere from 6-7.5".
Milt
I have made a few long fillet knives- 15.5". They are a tad more difficult to keep a steady taper than a standard fillet knife. I prefer to flat grind them with the handle in place. You need to be very careful that the belt does not touch the handle front. But, with proper tracking adjustment and patience when switching directions, you can do it. The photo shows the 15.5' next to a standard length which can be anywhere from 6-7.5".
Milt
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BonhamBlades
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Wow, that 15.5 is a beaut! would be perfect for yellow tail...
Knifemaker.ca
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They are a bear to keep straight in HT.
rhinoknives
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Thin long fillet blades are about the most difficult to grind of them all!
Not a great idea if it's a first knife? They can be done and you will improve your technique greatly by the time you finish, or you may just jump off a bridge!:biggrin:
Take your time, use fresh sharp belts on Ht treated steel. Dunk often to keep the heat down and I can't imagine making one of these on a full speed grinder!
I use a variable speed at about 25% power or less on stainless steel.
www.rhinoknives.com/.
Not a great idea if it's a first knife? They can be done and you will improve your technique greatly by the time you finish, or you may just jump off a bridge!:biggrin:
Take your time, use fresh sharp belts on Ht treated steel. Dunk often to keep the heat down and I can't imagine making one of these on a full speed grinder!
I use a variable speed at about 25% power or less on stainless steel.
www.rhinoknives.com/.