Cut out from a larger piece with hacksaw. I used a small drill bit and the drill press to cut the tighter curve. The more material is removed here the less time I spend at the grinder.
Shape is close. A little larger than the template. The template is 7.875" and this knife will be a hair over 8".
Working the bevel with the beveling jig.
File work
This knife I wanted to try my hand at some file work. The classic vine on the spine seemed easiest to do and fairly low risk. I marked off where the slabs will go, then marked the spine at 10mm intervals.

I did these semi circles with the small 1/2" drum sander on the drill press.
Then added the "leafs" with a needle file. Looks okay for a first attempt. I'll have a go tomorrow at cleaning up the curves a little.
This now needs a clean up and I'll send it off for heat treating.