File_Work_Artists
We want to show examples of decorative file work and answer questions as well as lead viewers to tutorials.
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File_Work_Artists
We want to show examples of decorative file work and answer questions as well as lead viewers to tutorials.
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hi i joined this group because i am a new and beginner knife maker and want to learn all i can.so if you guys can give me some advise i sure would appreciate it.i love the way you guys do file work on your knives...
Shlomo ben Maved replied to Paul J Granger's discussion 'Paracord Mania? Check out Stormdrane' in the group The Modern Survivalist
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HAK
http://www.hideawayknife.com/skins.php
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File_Work_Artists
We want to show examples of decorative file work and answer questions as well as lead viewers to tutorials.
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File_Work_Artists
We want to show examples of decorative file work and answer questions as well as lead viewers to tutorials.
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File_Work_Artists
We want to show examples of decorative file work and answer questions as well as lead viewers to tutorials.
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Paul J Granger commented on Paul J Granger's photo
I learned filework by observing a very talented filework artist for about one year. He wasn't teaching me per se, as in giving me lessons. But I would look at his work. I would watch him work sometimes and occasionally he would explain one or…
Trent Rock commented on Paul J Granger's photo
Yes they were
How did you learn filework?
A book? trial and error?
Are you naturally artistically inclined?
I want to learn more about file work procedures....
File_Work_Artists
We want to show examples of decorative file work and answer questions as well as lead viewers to tutorials.
Ronald Franklin joined Paul J Granger's group
File_Work_Artists
We want to show examples of decorative file work and answer questions as well as lead viewers to tutorials.
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- Wise men still seek Him.
Festina lente.
You can be knowledgeable from other men's knowledge;
but you cannot be wise from other men's wisdom.
- Are you a member of any knife club now?
- Yes
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- Yes
- How long have you collected knives?
- 41 to 45 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- traditional folders, traditional fixed blades, tactical knives. Handmades and factory.
- About Me
- I am disabled, but I make knives when I can. I have made one folder and about 175 fixed blade knives. I've exhibited at the Atlanta Blade show for the last 10 - 11 years. I've been blessed to know many knifemakers that have shared their knowledge, materials, shop and time with me.
- Interests
- Jesus and Our Father, the most important interest anyone can have. Family and friends. Knives, music, woodworking, knot-tying, boating.
- Other Hobbies
- The USPower Squadron, monkey fists and lanyards, the Beatles, knife collecting, reading about knives and reading Vince Flynn.
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Tips For Success Making Full Tang Knives Part 1
Posted on June 30, 2010 at 11:31am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hello All,
A couple people asked about this subject, so I put some thoughts together. this installment deals with the tang. Next installment covers the handle material itself. I hope you find it worth a read.
Tips on Success for Full Tang Knives Part One
by Paul Granger of Largo, Florida copyright 2006
The following is of course my opinion and my method. There are as many ways to do a thing as there are people who want to do it. And most of…
Continue Powder Steel Damascus
Posted on January 19, 2010 at 11:29am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Someone asked about making damascus with powdered steel. Here is a brief overview based on my knowledge and experience. This info is based on making carbon steel damascus. You can introduce small quantities of stainless to carbon steel damascus and continue to treat it (and heat-treat it just like carbon steel). Most of time you see a repeating pattern in a blade, you are seeing powder steel damascus. Often when you see bolsters with the same pattern, you are seeing powder steel damascus. Here… Continue
What is Damascus?
Posted on January 15, 2010 at 12:00pm 5 Comments 1 Like
Someone asked me recently, what is damascus? Simply put damascus steel is what you get when you take two or more types of steel (usually), put them into a forge, bring them up to welding temp (about 2000 - 2100 degrees), pull them out and quickly hammer them together into one solid pice of steel.
Typically you will start with 5 - 10 layers of steel approx one inch wide, 3 inches long and 1/8th" thick.
They will be stacked together in alternate layers. One end of the stack will… Continue
Typically you will start with 5 - 10 layers of steel approx one inch wide, 3 inches long and 1/8th" thick.
They will be stacked together in alternate layers. One end of the stack will… Continue
Various Instructional Knife Making Links
Posted on January 6, 2010 at 8:46am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Those of you in the early stages of knife making might find these links useful.
Good luck! Be sure to use common sense and always be very safe and cautious!
Remember: you only get two eyes, two ears, two lungs and ten fingers. Try to
make them last at least 100 years.
General knifemaking links:…
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Good luck! Be sure to use common sense and always be very safe and cautious!
Remember: you only get two eyes, two ears, two lungs and ten fingers. Try to
make them last at least 100 years.
General knifemaking links:…
Continue
Comment Wall (26 comments)
- At 5:56pm on October 18, 2011,
Jan Carter said…
- Happy Birthday
- At 8:08am on October 18, 2011,
JAMES IVY said…
- Happy Birthday from iKC!
- At 1:01pm on October 18, 2010,
Steve"Hog"Hanner said…
- Paul, so sorry I have not stopped by before, but Happy Birthday! I like your page, looks very good!
- At 10:21am on October 18, 2010,
Randy, HHH Knives said… - Paul, I just wanted to say Happy Birthday to ya! I hope you have a great day my friend.
- At 8:55am on October 18, 2010,
Scott King said… - Happy B'day Paul!
- At 8:22am on October 18, 2010,
Gary Kennedy said… - happy birthday
- At 12:22am on October 18, 2010,
Craig T. (max) McGruder said…
- Happy Birthday Paul! Have a great day!
- At 12:09am on October 18, 2010,
Gerald Hines said… - Happy Birthday
- At 4:10pm on February 4, 2010,
Randy, HHH Knives said…
- Paul, Love your work. Its awesome. Great bunch of knife pics. as well as some very good info. Thanks for adding all the cool stuff!
Hope to talk with ya soon.
Randy
- At 12:00pm on January 20, 2010,
David Carter said… - Hi Paul, I'll let you know what day I'll be going........thanks..........D.M.C.
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