Neck knife WIP

[Mark Barone]

Working on this little neck knife. I'm starting to think smaller doesn't mean easier. I cut blanks with an angle grinder so those radius' were not easy. I hate starting WIP threads because it's a crap shoot on whether this ends up going sideways. I want to try a little bevel also on the top of the spine (red arrow) in the front ... is there a name for that? Also should I remove a little material on the handle bottom areas ( black arrow) right now it's the same level as the blade. Any other suggestions welcome.

 

[Austin Thrasher]

Cool man. That bevel on the top is called a swedge I believe.

 

[Mark Barone]

Cool man. That bevel on the top is called a swedge I believe.

Thanks , I think I might. Have a better shot at "swedging" that if I grind it straight where I drew the red line.

 

[opaul]

How does it feel in hand? I like neck knives.

 

[Mark Barone]

How does it feel in hand? I like neck knives.

I aborted this one. It wasn't shaping out like I wanted.

 

[Nick Riggi]

Save that blank to practice on. Use the jig you bought for the swedge
Work perfectly for that as well as main bevels

 

[Mark Barone]

Save that blank to practice on. Use the jig you bought for the swedge
Work perfectly for that as well as main bevels

Good idea. I'll try the swedge. I love the jig you made. i did bevels on a hunter today, on my 1x30 . LOoks like I did it on a 2x72. Just took 4 times as long. It's only a hobby so no big deal for now.

 

[Nick Riggi]

Good idea. I'll try the swedge. I love the jig you made. i did bevels on a hunter today, on my 1x30 . LOoks like I did it on a 2x72. Just took 4 times as long. It's only a hobby so no big deal for now.

Good to hear Mark that jig taught me to grind freehand. If you go to a 2x72, you will find grinding much easier. Learning on a 1 x 30 is a great tool to move up from.