Making My First Blade

[Darrells]

I took an old file and after annealing it started shaping it.

After it was shaped and heat treated.

Started doing a little polishing on it.

Thinking about putting Redwood handles on it altough I have some pretty nice Ironwood. Hmm decisions, decesions. For my first try at this I am very happy with the results so far.

 

[Darrells]

My Daughter has laid claim to this knife. She wanted something different on the handles sooo.

Told you these scales were going to be a little different. The cool weather is slowing the epoxy down so I am kinda stuck until they cure out some, probably be able to work them tomorrow.

 

[Darrells]

Got the scales shaped and a coat of epoxy. When it dries I'll give it a light sanding and then varnish.