My first attempt to make a DIY knife

[Moin.]

Fantastic job Samrat
.. please do justice to the blade... finish it welll

Regards
Moin.

[harshit89]

Hello Members.
This is my first attempt to make a DIY knife out of an old file.
I tried my best with whatever knowledge I could gather watching YouTube tutorials and of course from sharp and shiny section of IFG.


The piece of file I used, after annealing

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Shaped the blank using an angle grinder

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Marked the center line for a balanced bevel.

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Grinding the bevel with angle grinder. Thats hell of a job I say,It all most took one and half hour to complete the bevel.

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After finishing with 100 grit paper

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After etching with vinegar

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Tried to make a wooden handle, but it didn't turned out well. Will try my hands on some other type of material.
For now posting some photos with just dry fitted handle

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Your suggestions for further improvement are always welcome[emoji4]
Regards

This seems to be a pretty good piece of fixed blade knife which is made from one single piece of metal and the wooden hand grip adds to its look. I do collect fixed blade knives for my everyday carry. I do use them as boot knives using the leather sheaths.

[samrat]

Thanks Mr. Moin,
Sorry for answering late.

Thanks harshit89

[brihacharan]

Excellent DIY effort Samrat
Give the wood handle a walnut finish....may be add a couple of brass studs on it
Briha