Hey All. Today I finally was able to make some time for a bit of shop work (finally!) and figured I would get to work on my KITH entry. I drew up a newer version of my bird and trout, with a bit more blade and a little more curvy with a slight upsweep towards the tip of the blade. I was really happy with my drawing, so I proceeded to cut out a 3/32 piece of 1095 steel and went to town. Now comes the bad... After getting the blade profiles and getting the bevel to almost exactly where I wanted, I freaking got the tip caught between the belt and work rest and cooked it! Arrrrrrrrrggggh!!! #%!*#^$%@#(% (insert your own colourful language here). Not just a little bit either. We are talking a good 1/4 inch at least or more. After swearing a blue streak and pouting while staring at the thing that brought out more rage in me than I have known in a long time, I figured I would at least try and save it. I re-profiled the tip and here is where I am. My question for you all is, would you all be disappointed receiving this blade thinking the cutting edge too short or should I carry on bravely? I mean I would still finish it and keep it for myself either way but I just don't want to leave anyone feeling like it was less than my best effort. I am just getting tight for time and don't want to be that guy who was late. Anyways, have a look and give me your thoughts and I will make a decision this week whether to start new or carry on...
Cooked it as in overheated it? That's not a big deal if you haven't heat treated it yet. Its doubtful you burned any carbon out. Obviously a moot point now but something to think about for later. Id be happy with it, its a nice little knife. Does it still fall within or close to the specs? (Its not forged in fire here, don't worry)
Sadly no... Cooked and in overheated, overground, and broke off the second I pushed on it. That said, I am pretty sure it is still up to spec! Although I am a hit saddened by my mistake I will probably still carry on with it this weekend unless I can find some extra time this coming weekend to cut and profile a new blade. The next weekend and week I will be gone fishing up North in Sask and when I get back time will be tight so I might have to make it fly...
Had a chance to test drive the knife you sent and was not sure how I would like the balance but I have to say that it works nicely. Used it for trimming the steak of bone and fat and that little knife worked like a charm, actually works nicer than the steak knives I have. I think a knife like this would be a handy addition to a camp knife sheath. right now trying to come up with some fancy rack / display for it on the kitchen counter.
