Survival Knife

by mandamados in Workshop > Knives

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Survival Knife

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My first knife !!!

Shape of the Knife

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I used Uddeholm Arne tool steel, 6mm thick

Drilling

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Drilling

Cutting the Blade

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Cut the blade with an angle grinder

Finishing the Blade

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Finish the blade with a twin grinder

Decorate the Knife

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Decorate the knife

Final Shape

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The final shape of the knife

Hardening and Tempering the Steel

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Heat the metal to a medium-high orange heat, until the steel becomes non-magnetic. Just tap it against the magnet while it's glowing, and if it doesn't stick, it's ready, plunge it into the oil bath. After that, temper the knife in a preheated oven for 1 hour at 220 celsius

Paracord Knife Wrap

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Use a paracord for handle

Acid Etch Metal

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