DJR Posted December 10, 2018 Share Some okes start the grinding AFTER heat treatment. That way they only have to go through all the grits on the sanding once(or that is what they say) Just take care not to overheat the blade. Have you tried this before?Never before. It is something I've wanted to try for a long time and when this opportunity came along, we jumped at it. My youngest had his 18th birthday during his matric exam, so couldn't really celebrate much. Afterwards all his best friends left for overseas and he didn't want to go to the Plett rage, so he was a bit down. As it turned out this was the perfect project for him (and me). We ended up making two different knives, different designs and sizes, but we used the same piece of wood for the handles, so they will make a beautiful pair when finished! Steven Knoetze (sk27), V12man and Patensie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted December 10, 2018 Share I know there is a guy in Clarens that offers these courses but also a few around the JHB area.Would love to do one some day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted December 10, 2018 Share I know there is a guy in Clarens that offers these courses but also a few around the JHB area.Would love to do one some day....There is someone in Mossel Bay also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted December 10, 2018 Share I know there is a guy in Clarens that offers these courses but also a few around the JHB area.Would love to do one some day....dragonforge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted December 10, 2018 Share dragonforge? No, this is the one I was talking about. Only been in the shop but their products looked like good quality. http://www.bossieknives.co.za/ V12man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted December 10, 2018 Share No, this is the one I was talking about. Only been in the shop but their products looked like good quality. http://www.bossieknives.co.za/See I had the name wrong - one day I will give this a go... http://www.blackdragonforge.co.za/classes.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Posted December 10, 2018 Share I know there is a guy in Clarens that offers these courses but also a few around the JHB area.Would love to do one some day... Heaven Forge in Belfast is run by Kevin Harvey - both him and his wife, Heather, are ABS Masters. He is a legend in knifemaking... My son and I did same thing as DJR 2 years back with him - real privilege... Rucus Coetzee is in the Eastern Cape - he also offers courses - he was apprentice under Kevin for many years and later on assisted him in courses before he moved to the Eastern Cape. Edit: Oh, I forgot, on their courses you forge your knife from scratch from block of steel - DJR's course is what is called stock removal. (Very nice knives DJ...) Edited December 10, 2018 by Warthog GrahamS2 and pista 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted December 18, 2018 Share Final result: After many more hours of sanding and buffing. What a fantastic experience it was!. I think the knives make a great pair. Early in January we'll make the sheaths, but first we have some holidaying to do! Hairy, Pieter1, Tromp and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted December 18, 2018 Share Final result: After many more hours of sanding and buffing. What a fantastic experience it was!. I think the knives make a great pair. Early in January we'll make the sheaths, but first we have some holidaying to do!Looks flippen amazing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johannrissik Posted December 18, 2018 Share There is a meat eating hubber who lives at WatervalBoven whose son is an accomplished knifemaker..... maar die man is ‘n bietjie stil...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Posted December 18, 2018 Share There is a meat eating hubber who lives at WatervalBoven whose son is an accomplished knifemaker..... maar die man is ‘n bietjie stil......Hy is baie stil.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Posted December 18, 2018 Share Final result: After many more hours of sanding and buffing. What a fantastic experience it was!. I think the knives make a great pair. Early in January we'll make the sheaths, but first we have some holidaying to do!That is flipping awesome!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted December 19, 2018 Share Final result: After many more hours of sanding and buffing. What a fantastic experience it was!. I think the knives make a great pair. Early in January we'll make the sheaths, but first we have some holidaying to do!Something to be proud of...congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeekendWarrior80 Posted December 19, 2018 Share So I caved in and got myself a knife. It's not an original Strider, as according to the lady who served me in the shop, they don't stock the original brand of knives. I would like to go back to the store one of these days and get myself a slightly smaller one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted January 4, 2019 Share Used to do that but nicked myself to often.I have a small knife on me 90%of the time now anyway.Why did I think that you live in Ireland? Must have got you mixed up with someone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixM Posted January 31, 2019 Share  My uncle passed away last year, my aunt gave his knife collection to my parents who don't want them. Any idea what to do with them? Are knives worth anything? Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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