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DIY Knifemaker's Info Center: Basic Filework: Vine Metal, Knife Making, Knife Making Tools, Knife Handles, Knife Filework, Knife Patterns, Knife Sharpening, Knives And Tools, Metal Working

The vine pattern is probably the most common type of file work done on a knife spine. I've outlined the steps below so that most everyone can complete this and move on to more exciting filework. What you will need: - Ruler - Permanent marker, fine point - Round file, about 3/8" in diameter - Needle file (half round or triangular) - Vise The Basic Pattern 1). Mark the spine with the marker. Alternate left and right. I used 3/8" (10 mm) spacing. 2). Cut semi-circles on the left side every…

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Diy, Metal, Knife Making, Knife Filework, Knife Making Tools, Knife Handles, Metal Working, Knife Patterns, Knife Sharpening

The S filework is a fairly easy to accomplish pattern. With a little practice you can make it look great and it's a change from the ever-popular vine patterns we see daily. You may want to know first that this cuts across the spine and therefor doesn't fill well with epoxy. I did a variation that did fill well for a knife shown below. What you will need: - Ruler - Permanent marker, fine point - Round file, about 3/16" in diameter. Chainsaw file works good. - Triangular needle file - Vise 1)…

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