2017 Customs and WIP stuff
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 6:04 am
I am finally starting to find a nice balance between family, full time work and Knives:) This year should turn out to be my most productive yet.
I will start this off by posting a little Work In Progress pictorial on a pair of kitchen knives I am making for a member here. The pictorial shows how I make my "Dove-Wa" handles.
I am also going to be changing my business model a bit. I will still make customs for you guys! But now in a more timely manner!
If you have an interest in a custom knife just let me know either here or by email. I will add you to my list and a month or so before your name comes up I will contact you to plan details or purchase materials. I am always game to plan a new build anytime, just keep in mind I may not be able to start for several months. These 100% customs usually get heat treated by themselves and add on a little to the cost of the knife.
In order for me to keep my costs down I send 20 or more knives at a time for heat treating, about 1 large batch per year. That means I usually have several different varieties already heat treated just waiting for a client to commission and choose edge geometry/handle materials, etc.
This will cut down your wait time so if you are looking for something sooner than the 100% custom wait, just ask!
Without further adieu...
I use a simple set up to cut my dove tail angles.
-square blocks
-C clamps
-dozuki saw
-maple board with an angle cut as a guide.
My first step once I have the block to size is to make to cuts to the same depth with a bandsaw (not pictured)
Then I set up to cut the dove tails on the frames, the scales, the bolster and a couple pics of the blades themselves
I will start this off by posting a little Work In Progress pictorial on a pair of kitchen knives I am making for a member here. The pictorial shows how I make my "Dove-Wa" handles.
I am also going to be changing my business model a bit. I will still make customs for you guys! But now in a more timely manner!
If you have an interest in a custom knife just let me know either here or by email. I will add you to my list and a month or so before your name comes up I will contact you to plan details or purchase materials. I am always game to plan a new build anytime, just keep in mind I may not be able to start for several months. These 100% customs usually get heat treated by themselves and add on a little to the cost of the knife.
In order for me to keep my costs down I send 20 or more knives at a time for heat treating, about 1 large batch per year. That means I usually have several different varieties already heat treated just waiting for a client to commission and choose edge geometry/handle materials, etc.
This will cut down your wait time so if you are looking for something sooner than the 100% custom wait, just ask!
Without further adieu...
I use a simple set up to cut my dove tail angles.
-square blocks
-C clamps
-dozuki saw
-maple board with an angle cut as a guide.
My first step once I have the block to size is to make to cuts to the same depth with a bandsaw (not pictured)
Then I set up to cut the dove tails on the frames, the scales, the bolster and a couple pics of the blades themselves