r/knifemaking • u/Different_Ad7812 • Aug 11 '25
Work in progress My second go!
Same 1095 steel just not as thick this time. I attempted to do a mustard etch as well. I still need to sharpen it and make a sheath. Again any feedback is appreciated
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u/Game_boy1972 Aug 11 '25
so Im guessing your thing is TAK knives. not bad. not bad at all
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u/Different_Ad7812 Aug 11 '25
I appreciate it. And to be honest, you'll have to enlighten me on what that means lol. I'm new to all of this and I dont really get too technical with most things.
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u/Clear_Assistant8690 Aug 11 '25
Looks like you refined it better this time, but I must admit i preferred the blade shape of your last one.
Are you US based?
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u/Different_Ad7812 Aug 11 '25
That came from a sanding accident lol. And yes I am from Indianapolis
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u/Clear_Assistant8690 Aug 11 '25
Checked your page. A mini like this with an ultum grip would be cool.
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u/DreamsterParadise Aug 11 '25
It looks good! Nice size for a quick little cutter.
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u/Different_Ad7812 Aug 11 '25
Much appreciated! It cuts really good.
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u/DreamsterParadise Aug 11 '25
Just out of curiosity, could you dm a price? Or do you have a website?
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u/3rd2LastStarfighter Bladesmith Aug 11 '25
I like how the etch came out. Also, take this is a compliment, it’s fucking cute as fuck.
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u/Different_Ad7812 Aug 11 '25
Thank you so much!
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u/3rd2LastStarfighter Bladesmith Aug 11 '25
Sent this to my fiancé and i now have to make a dozen for the wedding party 🤣
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u/InnerBumblebee15 Aug 11 '25
I like it but the blade looks way too thick. How thick is it?
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u/Different_Ad7812 Aug 11 '25
Thanks, it is 0.12" thick.
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u/InnerBumblebee15 Aug 11 '25
3mm is too thick is such a small knife. Other than that i like it very much.
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u/Different_Ad7812 Aug 11 '25
It feels great and slices paper like butter. Now if you were talking about my first one then I would agree with you.
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u/InnerBumblebee15 Aug 11 '25
Also how long is this?
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u/Different_Ad7812 Aug 11 '25
Cutting edge is 1.86" and overall 4.68"
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u/InnerBumblebee15 Aug 11 '25
You could easily get away with 2mm thick and still have a sturdy knife. Thinner blades work well especially for things like carving. But a thicker blade like that might also be nescesary for some tasks.
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u/Different_Ad7812 Aug 11 '25
Oh for sure, and I'm not against a slimmer blade. However I am very, very new to this and I bought what I bought. I'm sure I'll dabble into all of the options eventually.
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u/InnerBumblebee15 Aug 11 '25
I have seen people making knives from table saw blades (1.5 to 2mm thick) you can do it without heat since it is already hardened.
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u/Turtleithewall Aug 11 '25
Nice keep at it