DS STRAPS Report post Posted December 8, 2014 So I thought I would attempt to make a skiver/paring knife since I was board at work on a Sunday. It is 1/16" thick stainless, I think it may be a little to thick and may have to be machined down thinner. The shape was taken from a couple Japanese utility knives I have seen online. Thoughts, suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zuludog Report post Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Looks OK to me. 1/16th is OK but you might find after you've been using it that you want to grind back the bevel a bit more; ie make the angle of the cutting edge a bit more acute I assume you will be fitting a handle? A browse through catalogues and websites shows that there are quite a few different styles of skiving knife; if it works for you, that's all you need; just learn to use it Make a simple sheath or blade protector for it; both to protect the cutting edge from damage, and to prevent other things from the blade Edited December 11, 2014 by zuludog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexitbe Report post Posted December 13, 2014 Very nice.. Whats sort of angle should be put on the blade? Is it particular o the type of cutting tool or pretty standard. I need a leather knife and was thinkig of also being bored at work Cheers Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawcustom Report post Posted December 16, 2014 1/16" is plenty thin enough. As Zuludog mentioned you can grind your bevel back if you want a feathered edge, and I think you'll be happy if you do. What kind of stainless? I suspect your plan is to wedge the back in a handle similar to the japanese models I've seen? I would opt for pinning the handle on to ensure zero movement, but if you already have it hardened you would need to use a carbide drill bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DS STRAPS Report post Posted December 16, 2014 1/16" is plenty thin enough. As Zuludog mentioned you can grind your bevel back if you want a feathered edge, and I think you'll be happy if you do. What kind of stainless? I suspect your plan is to wedge the back in a handle similar to the japanese models I've seen? I would opt for pinning the handle on to ensure zero movement, but if you already have it hardened you would need to use a carbide drill bit. Is there a easy way to harden without having a fire pit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawcustom Report post Posted December 17, 2014 Not really sure where to go on that one. In short, no. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zuludog Report post Posted December 17, 2014 I think you've all seen me post this website recently, but here it is again. Go to their forums http://www.britishblades.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
