Teaching them young.

**topknot** · 19-01-2007, 21:55

Hello,
Teaching them young. After my 13 year old son made his first small woodlore knife with some help from me. He wanted to make a fullsize woodlore knife so my brother put the money up for him to make the blade. My son bought the toolsteel and worked out his pattern. This is him cutting out the blade blank.

**Toddy** · 19-01-2007, 22:49

Excellent

Now that's a good thing you've encouraged.

I really think we do our children no favours by not teaching them to be competent with tools.

atb,
Toddy

**topknot** · 14-02-2007, 20:41

Hello,
The post arrived to day with the fullsize woodlore knife blade which was heat treated by SWC knives, this man gives an outstanding services.
My 13 years old son now can finish it off for my brother with black liners and teak handles. Pic to follow. cheers topknot & sons.

**JonnyP** · 14-02-2007, 21:01

Thats great Topknot, keep us updated...As I have just made my first knife (aged 40) I am peticulary interested......

**penvisser** · 14-02-2007, 21:02

nice to see this, it reminds me at my father teaching me how to use the tools in the shed, at the age of 12 he bought me a drillpress with a electric drill. Had a lot of fun with that and learned a lot.

In these days most of the youngsters sit all day behind a pc or laptop, chatting and gaming, so again very nice to see this youngster working with his hand and creating something which will last for years and years.

**FGYT** · 14-02-2007, 21:42

always more interesting than computer games and skills that can be adapted throughout life ( If HSE dont stop it

)

also keeps you on your toes as well

ATB to your boy

Duncan

**British Red** · 14-02-2007, 22:02

topknot,

Teaching your children to be self reliant, competent and confident is the sign of a real man. Be very, very proud.

Red

**topknot** · 15-02-2007, 19:50

hi this is a photo of my full size blade . the blue tape hides my real name.
cheers son of topknot.

**FGYT** · 15-02-2007, 19:53

Originally Posted by topknot

hi this is a photo of my full size blade . the blue tape hides my real name.
cheers son of topknot.

that is a very nice Grind line 00 Topknot jnr

**Shinken** · 15-02-2007, 20:14

Very nice!

**topknot** · 15-02-2007, 20:36

thankyou it was hard work and took a long time to do, my dad had to help a little when i was using the belt sander. safety goggles ,face mask, and ear defender where used. topknot junior

**FGYT** · 15-02-2007, 20:50

Originally Posted by topknot

thankyou it was hard work and took a long time to do, my dad had to help a little when i was using the belt sander. safety goggles ,face mask, and ear defender where used. topknot junior

dont think im going to post any further piccys of my attempts

safer not to get shown up

ATB

Duncan

**jon r** · 15-02-2007, 21:17

Thats some top notch stuff!

Do you mind me asking what kinf of steel you used and where you got it from?

**beowolf762** · 16-02-2007, 10:46

Well done topknot jr. You did an excellent job.

I respect anyone who can produce something that beautiful.

**Jedadiah** · 16-02-2007, 13:49

Fantastic! You should both be very proud! I'm very interested to see how you get on as i'm shortly going to be starting my first knife project (at age 37) and am looking forward to passing on my extensive knowledge (about all things including tool work, bushcraft, cars, women, music, the value of a well sited defensive position and the fact that many things can be preserved in alcohol, though dignity is not one of them!) to young Jed (currently 11 months).

I too would be interested in the type of steel used, any chance?

More power to you topknot junior, and remember, Dad may teach you all that you know, but he may never teach you all that he knows! Keep the faith!

**topknot** · 16-02-2007, 18:47

hi the steel is 01toolsteel ,40mm by 4mm by 18in long.which i cut to size.
topknot junior.

**topknot** · 16-02-2007, 19:04

sorry the 01 came from woodberry chillcott &co ltd in bristol.

**Jedadiah** · 16-02-2007, 22:16

Cheers TopKnot and No1 Son, i'll keep an eye out next time i'm in the area. Top Job!

**topknot** · 04-03-2007, 13:48

Hello, This is my finished fullsize woodlore which i made myself ,filed and sanded with a little help from my dad. The handle is made from teak ,black liners and brass and copper loveless bolts my uncle will seal the wood.
I made the sheaf myself with my dad looking over my shoulder.
I feel sad that it is leaving me, but its going to a good home.
topknot junior.

**Toddy** · 04-03-2007, 15:16

Well I'm impressed

Very well done

Big hearted of you too, to give it away to your Uncle. Will you make another for yourself?

cheers,
Toddy

**JonnyP** · 04-03-2007, 15:56

That is very impressive, well done on a good bit of work.....

**JohnC** · 04-03-2007, 16:00

I like that a lot.. Very solid looking knife with good lines..

**ady05** · 04-03-2007, 16:16

thats a great looking knife, looking forward to the day my son makes his first knife (hes only 4) keep up the good work

**jon r** · 04-03-2007, 18:17

Thats such an acheivment! wow! Keep up that good work mate!

**Marijn** · 04-03-2007, 18:39

Originally Posted by penvisser

*cut*
In these days most of the youngsters sit all day behind a pc or laptop, chatting and gaming, so again very nice to see this youngster working with his hand and creating something which will last for years and years.

Hey this not so youngster STARTED knife making because 'o good o'l evil-net!

**topknot** · 11-03-2007, 20:10

Hi, My uncles helper is putting the finishing touches to the handle of his knife.
topknot junior.

**woodwalker** · 11-03-2007, 20:32

I use trained monkeys to finish my knife handles too...

Great work there, to you and the monkey.

woodwalker

**Lee_shanahan** · 12-03-2007, 21:04

Great bit of work there, cant wait till my sons old enough to make his first knife. Bet your very proud of him

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