A FIRST FOR ME IN MAKING A KNIFE

[sticshooter]

Well I have never done a hollow grind before. But I had to try and some who have PMed me know why.never has anyone to teach me how do  to do anything hands on when it came to making a knife. The web helps but having someone h who can teach you  is a blessing. This knife was ground on a 10" wheel. It is a shallow hallow grind ( which I like) more durable( I am told). VERY modest file work. All inall i am happy with it but still like a flat grind or a convex grind better but thats me. tell me what ya think and if ya don't like it just say the word. <><

[DANA HOLMAN]

Frank that look great, i don't know how hard it was, but you done a very good job
dana

[Guru]

That's another beauty bud!  Might be my fave you've made yet!

[Kevin Evans]

   

[Steve Nuckels]

It's hard to see the grind, But I love the knife!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
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IN GOD WE TRUST

[prarieboy]

Like it Stic!

[4runr]

Frank, that's a beauty bud!

Sorry about not getting you the pics today. Had to help a friend find his deer.

[Bodork]

Nice knife Frank!

[OconeeDan]

Frank, that looks very good!  I guess I am the opposite, I have only done a flat grind a couple of times and I prefer the hollow grind.  Dan

[sticshooter]

I hear ya Dan, some like it them and some don't.I will do a few more i am sure. I just had to try and do one. Now if I could grind a hollow grind like you I may do more.<><      

[MYSTIKBOW]

I don't know Frank,I have a couple of your flat ground blades and those puppies are sharp and stay that way for quite awhile. If the shallow grind is supposed to be more durable than I think your on to sumthin. Keep it up. It's a beauty of a knife.    

[sticshooter]

thanks bud. What ya think of this one?<><

[OconeeDan]

Frank, I look forward to seeing more hollow grinding from you.  Dan

[Lewis Brookshire III]

Yeah but it takes all the SWEET old sawmill rust spots out! LOL

The grind looks fantastic Frank but you know me, the more old rugged rust spots the better!

[sticshooter]

LOL yeah Lewis I like them also. Thats why I love sawmill blades. But i will try a few more hallow grinds and maybe keep the ptting.<><

[MYSTIKBOW]

Can't really see the blade all that well Frank cause of the glare, but I like the shape alot and that mosaic pin on the bottom of the handle is cool!