File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****

[technoman26]

Absolutely stunning knife.  Wish I had the skills to do the same.  Just beautiful.

Thanks for sharing your technique.  The pics were great.

Respectfully -
Rob

[Montauks]

Thanks for posting this tutorial, that was a big job. The knife came out fantastic!

Gene

[Montauks]

James I sent ya an e-mail

[Emmons]

Thank you everyone!!  I'm glad you guys enjoyed the build-a-long.  Lin is correct, you do not need a bunch of special tools to build a knife.  My first knife were made with only a dremal, hand drill, and some files.  But the additional tools make building the knife faster.  I am working on building a 2 X 72 grind with a flat platten and 10" contact wheel.  It will be some time before this is done, but this will speed up the process some more.

Gene-I have not recieved your e-mail, try a PM.

[Emmons]

Not the best photos, but I finished the sheath this afternoon.  Cross draw style made by hot waxing a textured leather.  Breaded leather over the belt loop to spice it up a little.



James

[Over&Under]

I am speachless!!!!!

Excellent display indeed!!!!

[cbarcher]

That is a really nice knife great job and I love the sheath too.

[Oliverstacy]

That is amazing...there is a lot of work to a custom knife.  No wonder they cost so much.

Josh

[joemarty]

awsome job thanks.

[gregg dudley]

Very well done.  I enjoyed that a lot.  Thanks!

[Toecutter]

Awesome tutorial!!  Thanks for taking the time to post.

[Frank]

ttt

[drewsbow]

I thought this was worth going around again      

[prarieboy]

YOU are a true craftsman thanks for sharing      

[Izzy]

Unbelievable.Very informative and awesome results.You have inspired me to make a file knife.I dug a few out of my toolbox already.Thank you.                

                                  Izzy

[2Knives]

I keep looking back at this tutorial to get ideas.
I've got 2 files in a can of wood ashes right now...we'll see how it works out.
If my shop wasn't -5 degrees I'd be out there right now.

[pintail_drake2004]

how do ya make that jig to cut the bevel?

[SoNevada Archer]

Very nice!  

[d. ward]

Outstanding work very nice....bd

[Nosight]

This is a great tut IMHO. Each time I read this one alittle more info falls into the cracks and makes building a blade that much easyer.

This is one that should be saved on a perminent basis. Again IMHO

Have read this five times and am learning every time

Thank you for taking the time and giving all of the info to us.

Thanks again

Later.......Buzz