Blade File work attempt #1

[vanmedic]

Well tried my hand at file work today, this is my 2nd attempt but 1st on a blade. I finished my bowie blade heat treated then had the bright idea to file it. YIKE'S !! I knew it would be hard on a hardened blade but Crap I wore out 3 files , would have been nice to have diamond files but nope not me have to go the hard way Lol. Anyway could be better but it's a start I guess. Plan on a Mammoth tooth handle for this one.Adam

[flywise]

looks pretty good to me

[ajm2nac]

looks good from where I sit

[BeerMe]

I'd be happy with that on my tenth. Nice work.

[vanmedic]

Thank you, room for lots of improvements but file work is new to me so happy overall

[Kevin Smith]

Next time use a 1/2 round file. Looks good though.

[vanmedic]

Next time use a 1/2 round file. Looks good though.

I will give that a try sir .thanks Adam

[Jmh05]

Wow! Impressive. Post more if you undertake more projects.

[Bjankowski]

Another hint that might help you is take a triangle file and grind one side completely smooth. That will give you a very sharp edge to start your thorns and also your vines. I don't do much file work but I have over the years, I like to experiment with various file work. I like to do it on paper first to get a feel of what files I'll need. Also I make sure the spine has blue steel dye to see how it's coming along.

[paintman]

looks very nice

[MikeConner]

Looks good to me!

[bronco611]

looks good to me. You and I both learned the HARD way that it is tough to file a treated blade, but it can be done!!!

[vanmedic]

[vanmedic]

[ajm2nac]

very good looking knife!!