Making My Second Test Knife So I Can Be A Journeymen

Hi guys, Dad here. Get The MasterSmith’s Toolkit Today. It’s a downloadable PDF that brings together all the tools and materials Mastersmith Kyle Royer uses for knifemaking in one convenient place. It’s Free if you click here: I’m (dad) tackling my second JS test knife. It’s been a while since I worked with single carbon knives, but the judges require it for this Journeymen test knife. I start by tapering the tang using a surface grinder, then move on to the plunge grind and blade edge geometry. The convex edge requires precision and patience to perfect. When it comes to the handle, I use Honduran Rosewood burl for the scales and incorporate brass inserts for both aesthetics and functionality. After securing the handle with pins and epoxy, I move on to sharpening, aiming for that hair-popping edge we all love. The end result is a knife I’m really proud of. The tapered tang and overall craftsmanship make it s