Question: Wouldn't a longer file enable the user to make faster cuts, using a longer stroke? Also, i'd like to do some of my kitchen knives, can i file a knife that was already hardened? What about high carbon that's not ice hardened like a German knife? Thanks a lot!
Yes, a longer file would save you some time. I have several of the shorter files so using them up. I really like that width on the flat side though. Yes, you can do jimping on hardened steel. I do all my jimping before heat treat. On occasion I will do it on hardened steel. It will be hard on your files tho. I have ruined a few on hardened steel. The ice hardened steel you speak of is likely stainless? It is just as hard usually but depends on the maker. Again, might damage the file.
Fantastic video! Very well explained especially on using the triangle thorn markings.
Nice job Sir! I have family in Houston and League City. The next time I get down there I’m going to look you up
Thanks for the tutorial, it was very helpful
Nice demo, Thank you
great help ty sir
Probably a good idea to get a bunch of practice in on some scrap first.
I thought you could only file back and forth with a diamond file?
My dog's not very happy that I'm watching this video.
Question: Wouldn't a longer file enable the user to make faster cuts, using a longer stroke? Also, i'd like to do some of my kitchen knives, can i file a knife that was already hardened? What about high carbon that's not ice hardened like a German knife? Thanks a lot!
Yes, a longer file would save you some time. I have several of the shorter files so using them up. I really like that width on the flat side though. Yes, you can do jimping on hardened steel. I do all my jimping before heat treat. On occasion I will do it on hardened steel. It will be hard on your files tho. I have ruined a few on hardened steel. The ice hardened steel you speak of is likely stainless? It is just as hard usually but depends on the maker. Again, might damage the file.
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