Some new knife designs

Gregor62

Opinions please...

I am going to name each knife from ancient Roman origin. I have several ready for the fire, and will post pics when they are competed, including sheaths in leather or Kydex.

tneff1969

Some good looking designs

victorj19

I like the third from the bottom. I saved a picture of it but couldn't figure out how to resize the pic to one I would want to produce.

Gregor62

victorj19 wrote:

I like the third from the bottom. I saved a picture of it but couldn't figure out how to resize the pic to one I would want to produce.

The overall length should be 9.8"

I'm flattered that you would choose one of them to make. If the email system is actually up and running, I can send you the actual CAD file. You can load Draftsight software for free. I can walk you through getting it to print to size.

RobOz

Those are original designs?

Maalox

Looking forward to seeing them. I like the one labeled 1.5 X 9 inch stock

DONDALINGER

#1, #4 & #8 are all very cool to me.

My favorite is probably #1 and #8 a close second.

Are you going to make these and sell them?

bpost

I like from the top number 4 and number 8. They look like perfect skinning and gutting knives for deer and other big game. Both of my Gerber knives have served me will for many years handling moose, caribou and deer with exceptional service. One is a folder the other a straight blade. both are similar designs to 4&8, my favorite style for hunting.

Gregor62

RobOz wrote:

Those are original designs?

Not sure what you mean. I designed them using CAD software over the last couple months.

Gregor62

DONDALINGER wrote:

#1, #4 & #8 are all very cool to me.

My favorite is probably #1 and #8 a close second.

Are you going to make these and sell them?

Eventually yes, I am going to sell them. My goal is to have around 250 knives completed before I begin selling.

roswellnative

I like the 4th from bottom

Gregor62

Well here are some of the above designs, in process, and/or completed.

Some blanks ready for beveling:

I did some file work on a couple:

Heat treated, ready to begin polishing:

Polished and ready for scales:

Finished and waiting for sheaths:

He Dog

The  upper 1.5 x 9 (#4) is the only one that would suit my needs, but I think it would suit very well indeed.

Toolman286

Those are some great looking knives!

westernMDhunter

Those are looking really good, nice file work on them also. I like those mosaic pins you are using. What type of steel are you using and are you doing the heat treat yourself or sending them out for it? 

Alpine

A question for you, Have you ever made any knives from Ti? Specifically 6AL-4V.

Gregor62

westernMDhunter said:

Those are looking really good, nice file work on them also. I like those mosaic pins you are using. What type of steel are you using and are you doing the heat treat yourself or sending them out for it? 

I started out using 1095, but was disappointed in the final finish even with polishing, so I switched to A2 tool steel. It's a bit tougher to work with while putting the bevels on, but I'm much happier with the finish. I send them out for heat treat to a company with atmospheric furnaces,which cuts down tremendously on the hand sanding when I get them back.

Gregor62

Alpine said:

A question for you, Have you ever made any knives from Ti? Specifically 6AL-4V.

No, I haven't. I have seen some very cool knives made from Ti, and certainly can see the attraction.

badchris

Sweeeeeeeeeeeet.