Two firsts.

[wayne(mj)]

Tried my hand at a native Indian and also some carving knives. The Indian is 5"x 2" and the knives are 3/4 x 5 1/2 " . Both were quit a task for me as I had never native Indian in basswood befor. The knife handles weren't to bad but making my own blades was something else. I had no idea how to go about it and after trial and error I finally got something that looked like a blade. I didn't think it was possible to get a edge to thin. But every time I thought I had a nice edge I would try to cut a peice of basswood the edge crumbled and fell apart. I have an edge now but it didn't get there like I learned from a sharpening vido, so it just boils down to trial and error. Thank for looking Wayne (mj)

[idigjars]

Nice work. I want to try making my own carving knife at some point in time. Did you buy a blank or use another piece of steel like a straight razor or something else to form the blade? Thank you for sharing with us. Paul

[Dicky]

Those are nice looking knives. Experience is always the best teacher.

[Hooked on Carving]

Nice job on all your projects! Practice makes perfect. I'm also curious to know what metal you used for your blades. Heard others used hacksaw blades, saws-all blades, and razors. I haven't ventured down that path yet, have been tempted and thought about buying a couple of blanks, but never did.

[brent]

Nice Indian.

[wayne(mj)]

The blades are made from a saws all blade. I mentioned to a friend that I needed some used blades and he gave me a bunch. I found a place where you can buy the blades for $ 3 and change . Chipping away charges $6 and change for the same blades. I'm not that excited about making the blades but I enjoyed making the handles. I'm not sure if I will make any more , it just means it will that many more I will have to sharpen.