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[dave.keele]

I have tried this in the past and did not like the look. The larger the feather, the worse it looked. Since feathers curve from barb to tip and from leading edge to trailing edge, a flat feather is unnatural. I even tried steaming them and decided I probably needed a two-part metal form to get the...

[dave.keele]

Looks like a nice one. Take care of it and it should last a life time.

Couple of tips:

Don't assume it is set up and ready to run. Take the time to learn how to properly adjust the blade. Time spent doing this will pay off in longer lasting blades.

Don't assume...

[dave.keele]

I use Aberdeen fish hooks. Cut 3/4" from eye and sharpen cut end on sharpener/grinder to a point. Push in with needle-nose pliers. No glue. No pre-drilling (but I use basswood and hook going in on end grain edge).

[dave.keele]

That is how I do it....

[dave.keele]

Hard to tell, but I think I can still see a secondary bevel in your latest photos.

Don't give up on this knife, as I think it's still usable. And don't give up on your efforts to learn to sharpen. Unless you have someone else sharping your tools, you will need to learn this skill. ...

[dave.keele]

Agree with Steev and Mike. Secondary bevel too close to cutting edge. You want, at a minimum, to have a continuous bevel from the top of the primary bevel (between the orange and red lines) to the cutting edge. This bevel can be flat or slightly convex, depending on your carving style. I prefer...