Humble Beginnings

• Aug 31, 2011

• #1

dmedd

Senior Member

The trip to Raleigh's shop a couple of weeks ago really inspired me. I have been wanting to get into building steel knives for a while now. Here's my first contribution to the world of knife making. (steel knives anyway) Ya'll try not to laugh too hard at my efforts.

The handle is elk antler that I heated with a torch and then polished. The blade is 440 stainless with brass guard. I also made the sheath from scratch. It's supposed to be dark brown, but it looks black. I hope to be able to look back real soon and see some major improvements.

Oh yeah...the blade is a blank. I did not cut it out myself, but I will have the capabilities soon. However, I did do the filework.

 

• Aug 31, 2011

• #2

sharpeblades

Senior Member

David your on the way

 

• Aug 31, 2011

• #3

Blue grass in Georgia

Senior Member

Wow David, Thats a nice knife by any standards, much less your first. Good job!

 

• Aug 31, 2011

• #4

tedsknives

Senior Member

Great job on the first. Now you are hooked.

 

• Aug 31, 2011

• #5

C

CAL

Senior Member

Looks really good to me,never would have known it was ya first if ya hadn't told on ya self.

 

• Aug 31, 2011

• #6

wvdawg

Moderator

Staff member

Oh my! Now I have to keep an eye on another maker's work!
That looks fantastic David - looks like Raleigh schooled you well!

 

• Aug 31, 2011

• #7

bg7m

Senior Member

That's very good. The first knife I made didn't look half as good as that one.

 

• Aug 31, 2011

• #8

dmedd

Senior Member

Thanks for the nice comments guys. Ya'll really know how to make a fellow feel good. Ted, you are right my friend. I am hooked. Dennis, maybe I'll be able to add to your collection one day. Raleigh, I am looking forward to learning more as soon as I can get back up there.

 

• Sep 1, 2011

• #9

joe sangster

Senior Member

Nice start , David !

 

• Sep 1, 2011

• #10

OconeeDan

Senior Member

that is very nice! Hang on to that one!
Dan

 

• Sep 1, 2011

• #11

Keebs

Miss Moderator Ma Hen

Staff member

Very nice start!!

 

• Sep 1, 2011

• #12

dmedd

Senior Member

Thanks guys, I will keep this one for future reference.

 

• Sep 1, 2011

• #13

sharpeblades

Senior Member

David i have my frist knife from 40 years ago.ill drag it out when you come back

 

• Sep 1, 2011

• #14

Keebs

Miss Moderator Ma Hen

Staff member

sharpeblades said:

David i have my frist knife from 40 years ago.ill drag it out when you come back

Click to expand...

you're good at posting pictures, why not now?

 

• Sep 1, 2011

• #15

dmedd

Senior Member

I can't wait to see it Raleigh.

 

• Sep 1, 2011

• #16

sharpeblades

Senior Member

I gave it to my dad 40+ years ago and when he passed away several years ago my sister found it and gave it back to me .I'll dig it out a get some pictures

 

• Sep 1, 2011

• #17

Sterlo58

Senior Member

Looks great. I would never post my first and only attempt at making a knife. Mine was a disaster.

Let's just say mine makes yours look like it was made by a seasoned pro.

Keep at it.

 

Last edited: Sep 1, 2011

• Sep 1, 2011

• #18

Redbow

Senior Member

I would be very proud to carry a Knife that looks that good into the woods with me or anyplace else...No doubt you will make many beautiful Knives in the near future...

 

• Sep 1, 2011

• #19

carver

Senior Member

David, you don't give yourself enough credit.That's a fine looking knife.

 

• Sep 1, 2011

• #20

dmedd

Senior Member

Thanks guys, I appreciate the nice comments. I do love to tinker.