Metal Filing Techniques for Filing A Knife Spine or Other Blacksmithing Projects KarambitKnives,com
In this video, I show metal filing techniques that could be used for filing a knife spine or all sorts of other blacksmithing projects, like a hammer, tomahawk, etc. I show you how to file metal using two types of files: a 1/8″ round rats tail file of a course grade, and a fine triangular shape file.
In the techniques I show, I do cold filing instead of hot filing. If you are wondering, “why use files?” then take a look at the effect that metal filing can achieve. If you do metalworking of any sort, these metal filing methods will help you produce beautiful ornamental accents to projects you are already making.
Notes about the process. You will want to file the metal on the edge, and space it out for desired effect. Keep the file marks even. Lock your piece in the vice where it is handiest to work. If you are selling your wares, ornamentation like this could be the difference between a $50 item and a $150 item.
If you are interested in other types of ornamentation for blacksmith projects, check out this video on doing chased roping:
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Some of the files in my toolbox:
12″ Bastard Cut File
Chainsaw File
8″ Half Round File Round Bastard Cut File
Filing and Etching a Wrought Iron Hammer:
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Nice
Thanks for the tips
The plus to chainsaw files is they are not tapered. They are the same width all the way up.
You need to learn how to speak with out saying um at the start of every sentence. It is annoying and makes you sound stupid.
I’m no expert, but I know what I like. You’re doing a great job. You pay attention to what we’re viewing, you allow imperfection to remain and become a source for teaching and I feel like you are sharing your learning experience as much as offering what you’ve already learned. Maybe allow some quiet time here and there as you go along…just an idea. New subscriber.
Incredibly helpful