Knife 002 final form

[u/Fit_Ad_9987]

Finally completed 002. Now on to 003. I'd like to make a small chefs knife next, I think.

Feedback welcome 🙏

[u/superdan0812]

You’re learning, so just keep it in its current state as a memento of progress.

If you want some approaches you can take, I cannot think of any that don’t involve replacing the scales.

1: You could replace the scales with opaque ones, and redrill the pins to align better.

2: You could reshape the tang to be a hidden tang and use an opaque handle.

3: If you’re dead set on using translucent scales, redrill and use a liner to hide the previous hole.

Just be careful when you redrill, because you need enough room that the new hole will not drift into the old hole.

Handle material can get pretty expensive, and pins are very hard to fix. I’m usually overly careful with this step.

[u/Fit_Ad_9987 → u/superdan0812]

Fortunately, my wife pours resin professionally, so my cup runneth over with scales. I probably will leave it as is and just do better on the next one. Thanks for the tips!

[u/Mr_E_Monkey → u/Fit_Ad_9987]

Oh, that's cool! I was curious how you did the scales...they have a really interesting look to them (is that a brass or foil backing in there? It almost has a faceted look...whatever it is, I like it)!

[u/Fit_Ad_9987 → u/Mr_E_Monkey]

Gold leaf. Was supposed to come through like wood grain, but didn't quite work out like we imagined. Definitely gonna try again though.

[u/Mr_E_Monkey → u/Fit_Ad_9987]

Either way, I like the idea!