What shape are you shooting for?
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What shape are you shooting for?
Pairing knives although I am starting to think 1/4" bar stock might be just a tad overkill. I may have to order something thinner, maybe 1/8th to start otherwise I'll be filing for an eternity.
For the shape, I was thinking a flat edged sheep's foot pairing knife would be a good starter.
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You might have issues with shaping it after HT, because files will have a tough time cutting into hardened steel. A less headache-inducing method might be to just get a really, really coarse diamond plate for that, and then sanding away.
Good luck! Looking forward to hearing how it turns out.
After more research it looks like you are absolutely right Don, I will file to 85% finished shape, then move to 95% with sand paper. Once I am at the 95% mark I will heat treat and then finish the remaining 5% (sanding blade face to the desired level of finish, final sanding of handle and of course putting an edge on it).
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++++++++1Originally Posted by Dave Martell
Pete - you're nuts!
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For a paring knife, you might want to start closer to 1/16 inch!
Spike C
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Who's doing the custom wa handles for the files?
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file knives are fun.
This man is a genius!Who's doing the custom wa handles for the files?
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Bar stock is cut!
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