1st completed knife start to finish. 1080 high carbon steel. G10 handle. Hollow ground with mirror finish. SOLD!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by 1K Ton Goal Project
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I Finished My First Knife, WOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by 1K Ton Goal Project
First Knife - Vance Hinds Custom Knives

First Knife – Vance Hinds Custom Knives

This is the first knife that I made from scratch, start to finish.  It is a sole authorship piece.  The blade steel is 1080 high carbon.  The handle material is reinforced fiberglass/G10.  The blade has a hollow grind with a mirror finish.  It is a beautiful knife.  Below is are photos of the making of the knife.  Sold.

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Sharpening at the Farmer’s Market. Come see me!

Posted on November 17, 2013 by 1K Ton Goal Project
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Sharpening at the Farmer’s Market Tomorrow with new hours (9:00 – 2:00)

Posted on November 16, 2013 by 1K Ton Goal Project

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Come see me at the Waxahachie Farmer’s Market tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 410 S. Rogers, Waxahachie, Texas.  Bring you scissors and knives.  I hope to see you there tomorrow.  

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Awesome Video on Axe Making in Oakland Maine in 1965

Posted on November 10, 2013 by 1K Ton Goal Project

Nick Rossi Knives posted this video on his facebook page.  It is one of the coolest things I have ever seen.  Making axes by hand in 1965.  The film says the shop closed down soon after the film was made.   Pioneer axes made in Oakland, Maine.  Thank you Nick Rossi and Peter Vogt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr4VTCwEfko

 

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Sharpening at the Ennis Gun Show This Weekend 11/9 & 11/10!

Posted on November 9, 2013 by 1K Ton Goal Project

The Greatest Generation Aircraft is hosting their first gun show in Ennis, Texas.  The show is at the Sokoll Hall in Ennis on Highway 34.  This is a good promoting group with shows in Burleson, Glen Rose, and Killeen.  Come support the show in Ennis and keep them coming to Ellis County.  As always, bring your scissors, knives, swords, shears, and any other edged tool you want sharpened to the show.  $5.00 for one, $20 for five, and $35 for ten knives.  The more the merrier.

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New G10 Handle for a Henckel’s Carving Knife.

Posted on November 3, 2013 by 1K Ton Goal Project

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The above Henckel carving knife has seen many trips to the dishwasher.  I was asked to replace the handle with an updated material.  The handle material is G10 reinforced fiberglass.  It makes excellent handle material.  The old wood handle needs to be replaced.

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Once removed, the fun begins.  

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Two observations at this point.  The countersink holes I drilled in the G10 for the rivot heads were too big.  The rivot head did not fit flush and tight in the countersink hole.  Second observation, G10 makes an unbelievable fine dusty mess when shaped with a grinder.  Mask and goggles are a must for this operation.  G10 is easy to drill and shape but makes for a nasty work space.

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The knife handle looks good and is ready for many more trips to the dishwasher.

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Bob Phillips Festival and Knife Sharpening in Downtown Waxahachie! 10/26/13

Posted on October 26, 2013 by 1K Ton Goal Project

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The Bob Phillips Festival occurs in downtown Waxahachie this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.  http://www.texascountryreporter.com/Festival2012/2012festival.htm.

“Join Bob Phillips and crew at his annual bash on the courthouse square in Waxahachie, TX! The Texas Country Reporter Festival is a one-day event featuring artists, craftsmen, music, and food from all over the Lone Star State – much of it featured on TCR over the years. It’s free, family-friendly, and fun!”

I will be in my usual area in the Farmer’s Market at 201 S. Rogers Street.  Come to town, partake of the festivities, and don’t forget to bring your knives and scissors by my booth for sharpening.  See you Saturday.

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