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First Integral

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Hi all,

This is the first integral knife I have ever forged. It is made from a car coil spring and black walnut burl scrap from a furniture maker. It is hand sanded to 400 grit.

The overall length is 9", with a 4.25" blade and 5.75" handle.

Let me know what you think.

Jordan

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Posted : 13/06/2014 10:20 am
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Looks very nice! Are these handle constructions strong or is it more for use in the kitchen? Maybe you can give some explanation about the handle?

Thanks, Chrs

 
Posted : 13/06/2014 1:19 pm
DERRICK WULF
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Very elegant design. Pretty ambitious for a first integral but from the pictures it looks like you pulled it off very nicely. Is the handle pinned through?

 
Posted : 13/06/2014 3:55 pm
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Good job on the knife! Makes me want to make an integral. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

 
Posted : 13/06/2014 7:15 pm
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Jordan

Well done! I really like the design.

Dan Cassidy
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Posted : 13/06/2014 8:02 pm
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Great looking knife!

I too am curious about this type of handle construction, did you use a milling machine?

 
Posted : 14/06/2014 2:00 pm
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Thanks so much guys.

The handle is pinned through with two steel pins (you can see at least one in the third picture, though I was hoping that they would not show). It's a pretty rugged construction, but the design is intended for kitchen use.

I made the metal handle portion by splitting the round bar with a hacksaw and forging out the two points that surround the handle. I then used files to make the inside square and true. I carefully fitted the wood to the metal, making minor adjustments for two hours and checking the fit every twenty seconds or so.

Once the knife was assembled, I shaped the handle on my belt grinder.

 
Posted : 15/06/2014 10:37 am
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Wow, that is quite and undertaking. It is good to know that this type of handle can be done without a milling machine though, thanks for the info. Great looking knife, -Justin

 
Posted : 15/06/2014 12:42 pm
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Thanks 4 the info, Jordan. Again, nice job!!

 
Posted : 16/06/2014 3:26 am
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