How a knifemaker uses the Glowforge

The Glowforge represents a fundamental shift in my process on many knife projects. Here is a 1:1 pattern for the same knife when I was building the prototype. This handmade pattern is derived from the same .ai file as the lasered pattern above.

20171216_144528-1305x734 by Bob, on Flickr

Here is the completed knife. I actually designed this knife over a year ago after I placed my preorder for the Glowforge. The idea was that the Glowforge would give me a way of developing precise templates for pockets and inserts on knives that will have inlays. After the last round of shipping delays, I decided to build the knife sans inlay just to identify any mechanical issues I might need to overcome.

20180321_175137-01-01 by Bob, on Flickr

The GK21 only takes about twelve square feet of floor space but, there’s a little brother called the GK12 that has a slightly smaller footprint.

My GK21 on the front of the trailer during last year’s move to a new shop.

20170211_152915-1305x734 by Bob, on Flickr

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