Thread: First ever knife grid

Yes, first attempt at knife making.

Bevels were ground with a belt grinder.

Makers mark was with a steel punch that has the symbol or logo engraved into it. Was about $60NZ landed from the USA.

Heat treat was with a forge made out of two 9kg lpg bottles running a carburising flame to prevent blade oxidation and quenched in canola oil. Tempered in a bench top oven which was surprisingly accurate in holding temp. Would be keen to get an actual hardness test post tempering. I was targeting 60HRC.

YouTube was my friend for tuition before undertaking each step.