DIY Knifemaking: Droppoint Hunter

[astronomy.domaine]

Hi All,
Here are some pics for a compact drop-point hunting knife I just completed. Blade length is 4.5inchs of tool steel with a tapered tang. Bolsters are mild steel and the woodwork is dark sheesham. have added some vine filing on the spine.
pls have a look...feedback and suggestions are welcome..!

[kshitij]

Loved the vine file and the handle

[aadhaulya]

You are an artist. As usual a brilliant job done.

Regards

[brihacharan]

Awesome DIY
How did you mange the 'mirror finish' on those blades?
A few pointers would help us
Briha

[sumanngon]

How do you create the serrated edge?

[astronomy.domaine]

Thanks everyone, for your encouragement and appreciation.!

@Briha sir: for mirror finish, I implement the following steps:
1. prep the blade progressively till 600 grit with a grinder.
2. Manually rub with paper (800grit) and prep the surface using cutting wax/rubbing compound to remove fine scratches.
3. Finally 2to3 applications of the green metal polish using felt pads.
That's it..

@sumanngon: its not a sharp serrated edge. Just pattern filing using a combo of round and triangular needle files.

[brihacharan]

Thanks everyone, for your encouragement and appreciation.!

@Briha sir: for mirror finish, I implement the following steps:
1. prep the blade progressively till 600 grit with a grinder.
2. Manually rub with paper (800grit) and prep the surface using cutting wax/rubbing compound to remove fine scratches.
3. Finally 2to3 applications of the green metal polish using felt pads.
That's it..

@sumanngon: its not a sharp serrated edge. Just pattern filing using a combo of round and triangular needle files.

Thanks for sharing the process on 'mirror finishing' ....
Great job bro
Briha

[harshit89]

Brilliant work done to cast such as amazing piece of fixed blade knife. Really loved the shape of the shiny blade and the wooden hand grip.

[caracass77]

Whoa! Real beauties sir! Total heart-stoppers!!

[astronomy.domaine]

thanks caracass77, harshit89 and Gleedaniel13..!

[harshit89]

thanks caracass77, harshit89 and Gleedaniel13..!

Did you crafted this awesome knife yourself ?

[astronomy.domaine]

Did you crafted this awesome knife yourself ?

Well harshit89, I wont lie,, I did not smelt my own steel nor logged my own timber for woodwork. Bought the steel plate and wood from the market and just worked them a bit so they could all come together. donno if it qualifies as crafting...!

[brihacharan]

Did you crafted this awesome knife yourself ?

Well harshit89, I wont lie,, I did not smelt my own steel nor logged my own timber for woodwork. Bought the steel plate and wood from the market and just worked them a bit so they could all come together.
donno if it qualifies as crafting...!

It's Creation
Briha

[SMJ]

Hi astronomy.domaine - for some reason im unable to view the images....

[Adrian Mario Cooke]

Hi Astronomy,
Im fairly new on the forum,How did to temper the steel.
Nice going.
Regards,
Adrian.