Members MarshalWill Posted August 2 Members Report Posted August 2 We'll just call it a lightening hole, then. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted August 2 Contributing Member Report Posted August 2 The way I hold knife to exert some pressure is to put my fore-finger on the blade. That hole would make an excellent finger locator Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members MarshalWill Posted August 2 Members Report Posted August 2 8 hours ago, fredk said: The way I hold knife to exert some pressure is to put my fore-finger on the blade. That hole would make an excellent finger locator Well, there you go. It now has an official purpose. Quote
Members dikman Posted August 2 Members Report Posted August 2 Maybe it could start a (w)hole new design trend. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Nowandagain Posted August 6 Author Members Report Posted August 6 On 7/29/2025 at 3:09 PM, PastorBob said: I bought a cheap one on Amazon for $10. It works very well. I need to put an edge back on it though. I wish I had that option (and options to buy finishes and leather) but it’s one of the trade-offs for living here. Unfortunately there are few if any knives that Amazon will ship to Israel. On the plus side all of this encourages a person to get creative. Quote
Members MarshalWill Posted August 6 Members Report Posted August 6 2 hours ago, Nowandagain said: I wish I had that option (and options to buy finishes and leather) but it’s one of the trade-offs for living here. Unfortunately there are few if any knives that Amazon will ship to Israel. On the plus side all of this encourages a person to get creative. I'm a firm believer of the saw blade option. If you're careful to not heat the cutting edge when you shape it, some saw blades have enough temper to hold a good edge without heat treating. Quote
Members dikman Posted August 6 Members Report Posted August 6 Most saw blades can be heat-treated and re-hardened/tempered, the el-cheapo handsaws are usually just carbon steel. Nothing wrong with being creative with what's around, I do it all the time when making blades. A gas torch should be all you need to do that with thinner blades. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members MarshalWill Posted August 6 Members Report Posted August 6 34 minutes ago, dikman said: Most saw blades can be heat-treated and re-hardened/tempered, the el-cheapo handsaws are usually just carbon steel. Nothing wrong with being creative with what's around, I do it all the time when making blades. A gas torch should be all you need to do that with thinner blades. What color do you heat them to before quenching? Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted August 7 CFM Report Posted August 7 11 hours ago, MarshalWill said: What color do you heat them to before quenching? That's the problem with unknown steels. it depends on what type of steel you have so its hit and miss if you get a good temper. Most can be though with some experimentation on some scraps. you have to re-harden the blade, then temper it. you can get by with map gas on small blades if you can keep the steel at temp throughout the whole length of the cutting edge. P.S. I made this at home, does it count lol. and my putty knife skiver was the inspiration. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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