Survival Knife
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My first knife !!!
Shape of the Knife
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I used Uddeholm Arne tool steel, 6mm thick
Drilling
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Drilling
Cutting the Blade
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Cut the blade with an angle grinder
Finishing the Blade
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Finish the blade with a twin grinder
Decorate the Knife
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Decorate the knife
Final Shape
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The final shape of the knife
Hardening and Tempering the Steel
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Heat the metal to a medium-high orange heat, until the steel becomes non-magnetic. Just tap it against the magnet while it's glowing, and if it doesn't stick, it's ready, plunge it into the oil bath. After that, temper the knife in a preheated oven for 1 hour at 220 celsius
Paracord Knife Wrap
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Use a paracord for handle
Acid Etch Metal
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