Good morning all,
I've read the rules but please let me know if I goof up. I'm too new here for it to be easy habit yet.
I've just started handling and re-handling knives. I graduated on Friday and now I have the time to take it seriously. I'm looking to make a few kitchen knives for personal use and family gifts, and I thought I'd swing by and see how the pros do it.
I've got a few started blades picked out. I'm going with VG-10 for ease and durability since I'm not customizing steel yet. I'm here to learn, so I'd love to know if there are any problems with this choice. I'm also curious what you all have found is the best epoxy to use for kitchen knives - constant exposure to water, food, and cleansers means it requires a little more thought than, say, running to Home Depot for JB Weld.
My thought is to use double dyed buckeye burl, spaced with brass or aluminum, and plastic or vulcanized paper. My habit so far is to seal with shellac and follow with Tru Oil. I won't be using any bolsters or ferrules, and it will be shaped to a rough approximation of an angled eastern traditional style.
What are your thoughts? I really appreciate your help. Thanks!
I've read the rules but please let me know if I goof up. I'm too new here for it to be easy habit yet.
I've just started handling and re-handling knives. I graduated on Friday and now I have the time to take it seriously. I'm looking to make a few kitchen knives for personal use and family gifts, and I thought I'd swing by and see how the pros do it.
I've got a few started blades picked out. I'm going with VG-10 for ease and durability since I'm not customizing steel yet. I'm here to learn, so I'd love to know if there are any problems with this choice. I'm also curious what you all have found is the best epoxy to use for kitchen knives - constant exposure to water, food, and cleansers means it requires a little more thought than, say, running to Home Depot for JB Weld.
My thought is to use double dyed buckeye burl, spaced with brass or aluminum, and plastic or vulcanized paper. My habit so far is to seal with shellac and follow with Tru Oil. I won't be using any bolsters or ferrules, and it will be shaped to a rough approximation of an angled eastern traditional style.
What are your thoughts? I really appreciate your help. Thanks!