This DIY Wood Carving Knife Gives Professional Results!

  • Step one is gathering up all of your tools and equipment, which you can find over at the original post on the Instructables website. Once you have everything you need, you're ready for the fun part:

    Step 2: The Handle
    For this you will need to cut your wood to 1′ x 6′. The total length is 5″, but you may as well give yourself some leeway. Then you need to cut it out to this shape. I tried to draw out the measurements but it wouldn't save, so here they are. 5″ in length, 1 4/8″ at the thickest and 3/4″ at the thinnest. I cut out on a band saw, but you can use anything else you have. TIP: if you cut it a little wider then you mark it, you have room to sand down the rough spots. Then you have to sand it down smooth and round the edges off. After this, the handle is done except for one thing that needs to be done later.

    Step 3: The Blade
    Now for the blade. First, decide on what type of blade you want. Here is a website that lists some of them, and you can search for more if you need to. Carving knife list

    Use a high quality tool steel for your blade. I was lucky enough to get a broken industrial metal cutting bandsaw blade from a local manufacturer. It never hurts to ask…

    Now measure out the size of the blade. The stem is about 3/8 wide and the whole blade is about 2 3/4″. Don't forget to add little notches on the stem so it can grip to the glue better. Draw it out, then cut it out with the angle grinder. REMEMBER: give yourself some leeway for grinding on the table top grinder. Better to have more than enough room then not enough. After you cut it out, finish up the shape on the table top grinder and sharpen it. After you get the basic sharp edge, finish it with a wet stone and leather strop. REMEMBER THE NOTCHES ON THE STEM.

    After this, you'll need to join the blade to the handle using epoxy, and then apply finish to the handle. You can find the detailed instructions at the Instructables site, and we think you'll be surprised how easy the whole thing is.

    Have you ever made a wood carving knife? What method did you use and how did it turn out? Share your experiences in the comment section below!

    Article Source: Instructables

     



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