From a file for metal, good knives are obtained. You can use them for a variety of needs in everyday life and the workshop.
Let's not go far - a homemade file knife is perfect for working with leather!
There are a lot of options for the execution of such knives. In this review, the author shows how to make a simple, but at the same time - an interesting knife from an ordinary file with his own hands.
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The main stages of work
First of all, the author cuts off the shank of the file. In this case, it is not useful. Then we heat the workpiece in the furnace and leave it there to cool completely.
While the workpiece cools, the master draws a sketch of the future knife on paper. If you do not want to draw, you can download the template from the Internet.
Next, we cut out the paper template, apply it to the file and draw contours with a marker. Or you can just paint over the spray paint.
We cut the workpiece using a grinder, and then process it on a grinding machine (grinder).
In the next step, the author makes the descent of the blade. Then he reheats the workpiece in the furnace and quenches it in oil. The following is a vacation procedure in the oven.
Then it remains only to complete the final sharpening of the blade, if necessary - to drill a hole in the handle.
For more information on how to make an interesting knife from an ordinary file with your own hands, we recommend that you look in the video below. Write in the comments: did you like the idea?
