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I purchased the two knives in the first pic a few years ago, but since I do not chip carve yet, have not had much use for them.
I ground them with my bench grinder, using the frequent water dip technique I learned here on the forum (can't recall which thread) to keep them from losing their temper.
I did not alter the sharp edge on the upper one, which has a kind of oddly distinct bevel, but is very sharp and cuts nicely. The increased 'pointyness' gives me access to tight places that I did not have with the half moon shape. I also wanted to try an 'angled in' blade after watching Chris Howard carve with one at a carving roundup. The knife was made for him by John Dunkle.
Obviously, I completely reprofiled the lower knife, and am particularly pleased with the little notch cut out (see arrow)where the blade meets the handle--not sure what I like about it, but there it is. This blade is my favorite because the upcurved cutting surface is great for shaving off thin slices. I already had a good 'downswept' knife with the curve on top and a the straight part sharp, but after watching a Youtube video posted here on the forum of Alan Goodman knives I wanted to try a knife sharp on the curved side--glad I did.
I also removed some wood from the handle closest to the blade to allow for a better, lower cutting angle.
These handles are quite small and shapeless compared to an actual carving knife, but I don't use them for long periods, and thus do not get fatigue.
So, with a couple hours work on the grinder I have been able to try a couple of knife profiles I wanted to try without increasing my tool load.
I ground them with my bench grinder, using the frequent water dip technique I learned here on the forum (can't recall which thread) to keep them from losing their temper.
I did not alter the sharp edge on the upper one, which has a kind of oddly distinct bevel, but is very sharp and cuts nicely. The increased 'pointyness' gives me access to tight places that I did not have with the half moon shape. I also wanted to try an 'angled in' blade after watching Chris Howard carve with one at a carving roundup. The knife was made for him by John Dunkle.
Obviously, I completely reprofiled the lower knife, and am particularly pleased with the little notch cut out (see arrow)where the blade meets the handle--not sure what I like about it, but there it is. This blade is my favorite because the upcurved cutting surface is great for shaving off thin slices. I already had a good 'downswept' knife with the curve on top and a the straight part sharp, but after watching a Youtube video posted here on the forum of Alan Goodman knives I wanted to try a knife sharp on the curved side--glad I did.
I also removed some wood from the handle closest to the blade to allow for a better, lower cutting angle.
These handles are quite small and shapeless compared to an actual carving knife, but I don't use them for long periods, and thus do not get fatigue.
So, with a couple hours work on the grinder I have been able to try a couple of knife profiles I wanted to try without increasing my tool load.
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