I fancy making a knife...
First one will be buy a preformed blade and then make my own handle to see how I get on. Does anyone on the forum make such things and where is the best place to source a blade? Come to think of it what would be a good style of first knife to make?
Knife making
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Deer Stalking… reliable word of mouth recommendation from someone you know has undertaken such stalking being offered by a specific syndicate is best. Like other walks of life, stalking has its scammers. E.G., make sure there is deer, of the species sought, on the land being made available; that appropriate insurance is in place; that there is recourse for recompense if it all goes wrong. In addition, obtain and understand terms and conditions; consider the implications of allowing a syndicate leader to be a FAC mentor; make sure ‘coaches’ are suitably qualified; consider the quality of deer management, the construction & execution of a shooting plan and safety; determine if the land is over-shot.
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JonC
Re: Knife making
Have you looked at British Blades? Loads of info on there, and and some of the makers sell blades or kits.
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Scotsgun
Re: Knife making
I occassionally make blades for friends and family. I source the blades from old files or cut from old circular saw blades (large table saw type).
I make the scales from horn, deer antler or laminate wood.
I make the scales from horn, deer antler or laminate wood.
Re: Knife making
We had an old chap at work who used to make bowie knife blades from discarded files, the blades themselves were very good.
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Dangermouse
Re: Knife making
We have "customers" who can make "blades" from toothbrushes - or most nearly anything else you care to leave in their cell - but that does not help you much,
DM
DM
Re: Knife making
Wow, I have no idea what this is made from but it is different...
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EagerNoSkill
Re: Knife making
Some knife maker offer 3 or 4 day hands on course
Maybe with a search and check
Save much time and money
Maybe with a search and check
Save much time and money
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I have neither the facilities nor the desire to make blades right now and I am fairly confident I can do a reasonable job of a handle and even a sheath, and it is fun to learn like this as well.
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Watcher
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I was in Henry Kranks just before Christmas and he had quite a good display of just the blades. Don't now if they were good or not as it isn't my thing (quite expensive though). I do remember Ray Mears making a knife by alternating discs of wood, horn, leather etc.; looked very effective. Yertiz: http://youtu.be/64-ZN52KHmM
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JonC
Re: Knife making
Hopefully you can see the thread
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/sho ... ight=blade
Blade and a set of scales thrown in
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/sho ... ight=blade
Blade and a set of scales thrown in
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