Harry Marinakis Report post Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) I don't like the standard round knife shape, so I made my own custom design. I experimented with several shapes and sizes, and made a few mock-ups, before settling on this design. Then I made this knife out of a saw blade. I didn't see a need for a second point on top, so I rounded it off. I worked the metal very slowly and cooled it often to avoid altering the hardness & temper of the original steel. Overall length is almost 6 inches. Blade is 3-3/4 inches top to bottom. Satin finish. My hand-sharpening skills leave a lot of be desired, so I've gotta work on it some more, but I did bleed a few times. - Circular ripsaw blade 0.07 inches thick - Cocobolo wood - Brass rod 3/16" - Epoxy - Tung Oil - Blood Edited October 12, 2016 by Harry Marinakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted October 12, 2016 Looks good. It's always nice to work with tools that you have made yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Looks really cool. I notice a band aid in the last picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brmax Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Excellent work, cool design and the wood has some neat red to it. Floyd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Good work, saw blades can be hit and miss but if your lucky its something like 80crv2 I think it is which is a good steel. The only reason I like the opposite side is when its either a different shape one side for tight corners and one for long straight cuts or to have two sides to use before sharpening. The angle on your one side looks pretty useful for doing several types of cuts depending on how much you tip it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Very useful looking shape knife here Harry and excellently finished of I think as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24VOLTS Report post Posted October 13, 2016 Your knife looks great! How is the edge holding up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted October 13, 2016 SHWEEEET! I play a good deal with wood as well as leather and that handle finish came out superb. So who does she cut leather? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Marinakis Report post Posted October 13, 2016 I made this knife primarily for cutting long straight lines, and it does that well. I've gotta get it sharper at the point in order to cut tight curves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu925 Report post Posted October 14, 2016 Beautiful piece of wood. The knife looks great, nice work. Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted October 14, 2016 I am always impressed by the wide-ranging talents on this forum. That is one beautiful knife. The older I get the more I appreciate repurposing and the thought that goes into it. Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie Q Report post Posted October 14, 2016 WOW !!!! Awesome looking Blade there Mister !!! Someday I'll get one and give them a try Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Peters Report post Posted October 23, 2016 Very impressed. Great looking as well a functional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Marinakis Report post Posted October 25, 2016 I got the knife really sharp on some oil stones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted October 25, 2016 More band aids. Ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neilyeag Report post Posted October 25, 2016 My father always used to say when he did woodworking that the project didn't count unless you got a little blood on it. Ha. Nice knife! Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
