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sharp, pointy things... CUT!
« on: April 13, 2011, 09:32:52 AM »
I'm having a good time putting together my second knife.  This one is a Green River blade that I've fitted bone scales to.  Right now I'm doing the final hand polishing of the blade and handle before I start on the sheath and gift box.

While working on my first knife I just about "boned out" my thumb.   :(  Not being one to stick his hand in fire twice to make sure it was hot, I quickly fashioned a cover for the blade out of a piece of a cardboard box to use when I was working on it.   8)

I did the same thing for the current knife but found out the cardboard scratched my blade!  So I stopped using it and promptly sliced the heel of my hand...   ::)

What do y'all use to cover the blades of your knives while working on them?  Besides extream care that is!   ;D
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Re: sharp, pointy things... CUT!
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2011, 10:50:53 AM »
Duct tape, then mineral spirits to get the sticky stuff off.
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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2011, 12:14:30 PM »
Never tried it, but I bet a pair of cut resistant (police) type gloves would work well for that purpose.

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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2011, 12:37:27 PM »
Kevlar gloves....

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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2011, 03:16:34 PM »
Multiple layers of the blue painters tape.  Easy to remove and leaves little to no residue behind.
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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2011, 06:52:54 PM »
How about an old sheath? I always in up with one somehow. You do leatherwork, next time make the sheath before you do the handle work. ;D
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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2011, 07:10:03 PM »
Sharpening after it's all done might be good.
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« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2011, 04:19:42 AM »
Poster board works well. It's smooth and tough. I just fold a piece over the blade and then use regular masking tape wrapped over everything. I don't do my final sharpening until the knife is finished.
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« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2011, 10:35:55 AM »
Some interesting thoughts there guys!

I'm a regular user of duct tape but I just can't see putting some on one of my blades... It's probably an image thing...  :-\  Blue painter's tape is a thought, but when polishing I work on both the blade and handle in the same session so at some point the tape would have to come off.   :(

Gloves are a thought, but I haven't noticed any laying around and I don't know how abrasive the knife proof ones are.  'sides I feel like I loose some control and sensitivity when I wear gloves.   :-\  Kinda like wearing a r... , uh... raincoat in the shower!  Yeah!  That's it!  A raincoat!!  ::)

An old sheath would work for some blades, but I'd probably have to have a dozen laying around to cover all size blades I may work on.

And then there's this suggestion...

Quote from: Victor3 on April 13, 2011, 07:10:03 PM
Sharpening after it's all done might be good.

They always got to be one don't they...  ::)   ;D

Poster board may be a good idea if it will stand up to a number of insertions and extractions and remain smooth.  Oh and BTW, I don't begin to sharpen a blade until the knife is finished!   ;D

What I did last night was to cut out a scrap of lining leather and hold the blade with it.  I think I'll glue a piece of that to an appropriately sized section of poster board, fold it over, glue it shut and cover it with duct tape and/or painters tape.   :D  or, I may just buy a glove...  :P
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Re: sharp, pointy things... CUT!
« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2011, 10:54:21 AM »
I fold a piece of leather and put duct tape around it then insert the blade into the leather
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« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2011, 11:04:50 AM »
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« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2011, 11:13:57 AM »
Quote from: mechanic on April 13, 2011, 12:37:27 PM
Kevlar gloves....

Ben

We get the ones at Northern Safety . We use them for sheetmetal workers . They also have sleeves and finger protection.

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« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2011, 12:05:49 PM »
Quote from: Bugflipper on April 14, 2011, 11:04:50 AM
http://www4.gvsu.edu/triert/cache/articles/nw1/scales1.htm

Good link!  Thanks!   :D

But, ah... That pic with the caption:

"Blade with masking tape put over the edge (if someone doesn't do this, they are an IDIOT!)"

What's your point!?   >:(
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« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2011, 12:53:36 PM »
That's pretty funny. I didn't really read the instructions. Whacked my thumb to the bone today cutting a lawnmower belt. Makes anyone feel like an idiot when it happens. :D
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« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2011, 06:16:12 PM »
I work with sheet metal and yes I am the idiot that don't wear gloves. Look like a band-aid commercial a lot ::)
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« Reply #15 on: April 14, 2011, 06:39:28 PM »
The only edged one's I've worked on were a couple of Green River knifes.  I just used plain masking tape in several layers.  Then again, I didn't polish the blades and expose my fingers to the edge; I cleaned them then etched both with mustard.
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« Reply #16 on: April 14, 2011, 07:13:35 PM »
etched with mustard?   ???

Oh well, here's a pic of the green river blade and the bone handle.  It's now awaiting the final polish!   :D

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« Reply #17 on: April 14, 2011, 07:18:51 PM »
Spent some time mulling over the design of the sheath.   :-\  That will be in the leather working forum though.  And the presentation box will be in the woodworking forum!   ;D  Did I miss anything?   :-\
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« Reply #18 on: April 14, 2011, 07:29:21 PM »
That is a very nice knife, I think you better send it to me as we have already established that itis a liability issue for you.
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« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2011, 03:48:15 AM »
Quote from: squirrellluck on April 14, 2011, 06:16:12 PM
I work with sheet metal and yes I am the idiot that don't wear gloves. Look like a band-aid commercial a lot ::)
I never like gloves either they let the metal slip and your hands get tired trying to grip it harder. Look at the cut resistant ones on the Northern Safety site. They have rubber on them and it really works . They still get in the way on fine work but when doing bull work or moving big peices they help .
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« Reply #20 on: April 15, 2011, 03:49:35 AM »
BTW that knife has nice lines . If you need field testing sent it on , can do an extended test for years  ;D
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« Reply #21 on: April 16, 2011, 06:37:28 PM »
Spent some time polishing the blade with 1500 grit paper this evening... can't cha tell?   ::)

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« Reply #22 on: April 16, 2011, 10:22:16 PM »
Quote from: AtlLaw on April 14, 2011, 10:35:55 AM
And then there's this suggestion...

Quote from: Victor3 on April 13, 2011, 07:10:03 PM
Sharpening after it's all done might be good.

They always got to be one don't they...  ::)   ;D


Often times a simple solution turns out to be the best. Hey, you could use a taco shell to protect the edge :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3KXaF2_UzU
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« Reply #23 on: April 17, 2011, 06:56:50 AM »
Now that suggestion has promise!   :o  A blade grip and snack all in one!!  A little picanti next to the metal polish and I'm all set!   ;D  Shoot!  If I a fridge for beer within arm's reach of my chair, I'll never have to leave the man cave!   ;D ;D

Not those square bottom shells though...  :-\  The fit would be to sloppy....  :P
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Re: sharp, pointy things... CUT!
« Reply #24 on: June 02, 2011, 06:49:04 AM »
Masking tape after the final grit.
Lighter fluid takes off the gunk when you want to clean it up.
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« Reply #25 on: August 05, 2011, 03:38:17 PM »
Being a bit late to this thread, I have to ask.....
Since finishing this project have you cut anything else with it?  ;)
Ive been eyeing that blade for a couple of years wondering how well it would work as an 'all rounder' with the emphasis on the cheese & sausage and veggie dicing.
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« Reply #26 on: August 05, 2011, 04:06:31 PM »
Nope, haven't cut a thing with it.  But let me tell you, when I finshed the edge with my Lansky it was like a razor!   :o
 
I don't know if it will hold an edge, 'cause it's boxed up ready to send off to a friend who is a member here.  After he gets it I'll tell him to let you know how it works!   ;D
 
Unfortunately, after I packed it I realised I didn't take a pic with it and the sheath...  :(   Oh well...
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« Reply #27 on: August 05, 2011, 04:51:59 PM »
Lanskys will put a wicked edge on a blade for those who are willing to spend the time, I have a bowie I sharpened to a true razors edge just for the fun of it.
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« Reply #28 on: August 05, 2011, 05:14:15 PM »
<hee hee hee!>  My new Bowie blade is so sharp already I'm almost scared to start working on it!   ;D
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« Reply #29 on: August 05, 2011, 05:16:11 PM »
Oh my Richard, that looks dangerous!
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