Thanks 07.What did you use to cut the large holes in Tang area?? Looks good!
Thanks 07.
I used one of those stepped drills. I believe I got it from Lowes' Home Improvement. I shop there when I can to get my veteran's discount.
I'm like you Gruff, I don't think I would carry one as an EDC but might would put one in my get home bag. From what I have read the step is to stop another blade, a stop blade if you will. It also serves as a thumb ramp. I've seen Karambits, with and without the step. I've seen Spyderco knives with this feature as well.Although I would not have a use for one I can see the attraction they have for many. What is the purpose of the step between the blade spine and the handle OP?
That is VERY cool looking. Super clean too! Great job... but you do know that there is a forum rule saying that if you make a karambit, you have to post a video of yourself demonstrating it. Fact!
the step could be a bottle opener too!I'm like you Gruff, I don't think I would carry one as an EDC but might would put one in my get home bag. From what I have read the step is to stop another blade, a stop blade if you will. It also serves as a thumb ramp. I've seen Karambits, with and without the step. I've seen Spyderco knives with this feature as well.
That is VERY cool looking. Super clean too! Great job... but you do know that there is a forum rule saying that if you make a karambit, you have to post a video of yourself demonstrating it. Fact!
I love karambits. Very good job on this one. I have only made two of them and I forged them both. I found grinding the inside curved edge to be difficult. How did you overcome that?[/QUOTE
Thanks Chris.
I agree the inside curve is a bear and I find it the most difficult and awkward grind. I have a KMG grinder. After struggling with the inside grind for a while I removed the platen and finished it up as a slack belt. I still have a lot to learn with this method.
. I agree with that. I’ve got a wild set of scales i’m going to mount on them - not the ones in the photo- I’ve got those saved for another blade in the works.The only way I have been able to accurately grind the inside edge is by using the corner of the platen only. Next time I will try the slack belt thanks. Karambits are the coolest blades you will never have a use for...
He don't share trade secretsI love karambits. Very good job on this one. I have only made two of them and I forged them both. I found grinding the inside curved edge to be difficult. How did you overcome that?
He don't share trade secrets