I have always liked Rasp knives and have one from a young man that rides saddle broncs and makes knives to support that habit.
My Grandpa recently passed away and I ended up with some of his old shoeing rasps hoping to have one of you handy folks grind a blade or two. Having dabbled some I know that there are some here way more capable than I. However I widdled one out this weekend on my own and figured I would post it here and get some much needed feedback from you all.
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It looks like you got it under control Randy. Just keep it cool while you're grinding and get the edge pretty thin for better slicing. Good job.
Randy,
I don't think you need anyone else to grind out your blades...looking good! That should skin just about anything :thumbsup:
You're keeping his memory alive. Feel him in your hands every time you pick it up. A beautiful tribute to your Grandfather. May God Rest His Soul.
Thanks guys. I have a lot to learn. I have read so much here and Lin has been so helpful.
I really enjoy crafting things. I just finished another one last night even.
Thanks for the comments.
Yup-looks fantastic from where I'm sitting :) . Bet that knife will skin whatever you manage to kill. Looking forward to seeing the others you turn out.
Jeremy
Looks good bud, throw some critter scales on there and it will be a supreme knife.
I think that I am going to leave them plain just as they are Izzy. Simple and clean.
Randy,
Bare Bone blades are all I carry in my fanny pack...easy to clean and no extra bulk.
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I love rasp knives. Yours is no exception. Keep up the he good work.
Todd
Nice work Randy, Grand PA will be smiling!
Just finished this one last night.
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Here are the three I have been able to get so far. I am have another one started with in a different design. Please critique
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Randy, Your knives look Great! way to keep your grandpas memory alive.
I wish I could give you a better critique but it looks like you are doing great with your work.
I'm intrigued. How do you go about shaping those? Seems like an awful lot of very hard steel to cut away. Really like them and would love to try.
I recently received a couple hoof rasps from my cousin. .... planning on doing the same thing!
I will be following this.....
I've seen short knives built that didn't need tempered. .... are you worried about yours being brittle?
God bless,
Rodd