Indians For Guns

Well, its my first attempt at crafting a blade out of a used file, the jig seems to work well and a full flat grind was what I went for, here are some pics right from the start, please forgive the crappy photography, I used the camera on my cellphone!

z375,

Great going. Did you anneal it before shaping it and applying the grind. Any reason for the shape of the tip ?

M.

Coming up nicely,Z.

fantumfan2003 wrote:z375,

Great going. Did you anneal it before shaping it and applying the grind. Any reason for the shape of the tip ?

M.

Yes, I had to anneal it, as it is not a case hardened file, its a Nicholson fully-hardened, I was lucky enough to pick up a shoebox full of these at the local chor bazaar here in Pune, I like the drop point shape, that's all.

Hi z375,
> Great job on your DIY Camping Knife
> Is this your 1st attempt?
> Liked the drop point....
> Congrats
Briha

wow love the whole shape congratulations!