S90V Homemade Knife

[feanor]

I’ve been building custom knives as a hobby and just enjoying the process while learning about different steels as I go. I built this latest model in S90V and was able to use it on two cow elk we shot this season. I was really impressed with the way it performed. It kept a really nice working edge all the way through and I really think I could get through another elk. All this without an touch up on the ceramic rod.

I ground it pretty thin and slicey this time around. While I was not prying and digging the tip in to pop joints, I did get pretty aggressive with the belly of the blade on those knees. No microchips on my end. Blade was heat treated at 61 HRC. I milled out the handle to save some weight, and enjoyed the balance on this knife.

I know knife steel selection and blade shapes are very personal, but I thought I would share my recent experience with this steel and give a thumbs up to it.

 

[long hunter]

Nice knife, there is something special about a knife you make and use.

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

That looks fantastic! I like the super steels for breaking animals down.

 

[Hoghead]

Do you sell them?

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[Read1t48]

That is a super good looking knife. Wow!
I use a Havalon but there's something about a real knife - especially like the one you have pictured.

 

[sndmn11]

The middle guy is an s90v from Clint. @Kevin_t has it's sibling.

 

[rifletuner]

I’ve been building custom knives as a hobby and just enjoying the process while learning about different steels as I go. I built this latest model in S90V and was able to use it on two cow elk we shot this season. I was really impressed with the way it performed. It kept a really nice working edge all the way through and I really think I could get through another elk. All this without an touch up on the ceramic rod.

I ground it pretty thin and slicey this time around. While I was not prying and digging the tip in to pop joints, I did get pretty aggressive with the belly of the blade on those knees. No microchips on my end. Blade was heat treated at 61 HRC. I milled out the handle to save some weight, and enjoyed the balance on this knife.

I know knife steel selection and blade shapes are very personal, but I thought I would share my recent experience with this steel and give a thumbs up to it. View attachment 327108View attachment 327109View attachment 327110

Thats a very clean looking, practical knife. I like it. Great steel too. Should work really well.

 

[feanor]

Do you sell them?

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It’s mainly a hobby, but PM me if interested in something.

 

[Oregonmuley]

Beautiful knife! Really well done on the both the blade and the scales - for doing that as a hobby its mighty impressive! Post up some more of your work for us if you would.

 

[Mattphillips18]

I like that Canadian blade contour…


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[GARLICSALT]

WOW, I am really digging that thing. very nice craftsmanship!

 

[mcseal2]

Great looking blade. Looks light and comfortable to use, things that don’t always go together.

 

[TBass]

what kind of sheath did you make for it?…. Kydex?

 

[Benzy2]

Great knife and steel. Maybe not the best for some uses, but certainly excellent at many. Looks well made.

 

[Beendare]

Del


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[jonpall]

I’ve been building custom knives as a hobby and just enjoying the process while learning about different steels as I go. I built this latest model in S90V and was able to use it on two cow elk we shot this season. I was really impressed with the way it performed. It kept a really nice working edge all the way through and I really think I could get through another elk. All this without an touch up on the ceramic rod.

I ground it pretty thin and slicey this time around. While I was not prying and digging the tip in to pop joints, I did get pretty aggressive with the belly of the blade on those knees. No microchips on my end. Blade was heat treated at 61 HRC. I milled out the handle to save some weight, and enjoyed the balance on this knife.

I know knife steel selection and blade shapes are very personal, but I thought I would share my recent experience with this steel and give a thumbs up to it. View attachment 327108View attachment 327109View attachment 327110

Great looking blade! I've been looking for an s90v with a decent heat treat and it looks like that's what you did yourself.

 

[crich]

I’ve been building custom knives as a hobby and just enjoying the process while learning about different steels as I go. I built this latest model in S90V and was able to use it on two cow elk we shot this season. I was really impressed with the way it performed. It kept a really nice working edge all the way through and I really think I could get through another elk. All this without an touch up on the ceramic rod.

I ground it pretty thin and slicey this time around. While I was not prying and digging the tip in to pop joints, I did get pretty aggressive with the belly of the blade on those knees. No microchips on my end. Blade was heat treated at 61 HRC. I milled out the handle to save some weight, and enjoyed the balance on this knife.

I know knife steel selection and blade shapes are very personal, but I thought I would share my recent experience with this steel and give a thumbs up to it.

Nice job . What is your heat treat process? Also curious what angle you're sharpening to... I did 15dps on a benchmade 940-1 using a wicked edge and have a fair amount of micro chipping after several months of general daily carry/use. Im thinking it's much to hard of a steel for that shallow of an angle.

 

[feanor]

I get them heat treated to 61-62 hrc and this one was a 40 degree inclusive if I remember correctly. I left it a little toothy on the sharpening and didn’t go too far up the grit progression.

 

[feanor]

what kind of sheath did you make for it?…. Kydex?

Yes it’s a .062 kydex sheath.

 

[Doghed]

The hollowed out handle detail is a nice touch. Very well done. I'm starting to want one.

I'm seeing mine in a rich chocolate brown leather sheath.