The Little Knifemaker

[David Roeder]

For the beginning of the new year something that's been talked about for a shop project was the start of my oldest daughters first knife. She began with a Heller brand file that I hot cut to length. She forged to shape the blade and the distal taper of the blade. I was quite amazed at the abilities of only a 7 year old. Forging the blade to shape took many heats simply because of the size of the small hammer used, but it was accomplished. A few days later she profile ground the blade and rough ground preparing for heat treating. She was shown what to do, and followed directions perfectly. She completed a heat treating and I did the tempering.

All in all so far she's a natural at only 7 years old.

 

[redhorsetactical]

That's awesome. I'd love to show my kids how to do it. Some good quality kid time ther

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[Frank Niro]

Very Wonderful, David !!!!! Frank

 

[TacticallySharp]

She could be a master by the age of 12! Great to see families working together! She is very talented. God Bless you both.

 

[Eddie Mullins]

Thats great. I think I'd have to frame those pics.