For anyone wanting to make a knife

[Sweet James]

For anyone who wants to make their own knife but doesn't have too much experience this might help:



http://www.engnath.com/manframe.htm

Jamie

[pkuptruck]

For anyone who wants to make their own knife but doesn't have too much experience this might help:



http://www.engnath.com/manframe.htm

Jamie




great! learned a little more about tempering.... thanks !

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[Clipper]

Try David Boye's knifemaking book. Probably need to look at e-Bay, as it's been out several years now. Inspired my first knife build.

[pkuptruck]

I built a few as well. One very CRUDE one from a old metal file...
turned out pretty good, and I accidently tempered it correctly! LOL

second one wasn't as lucky. made it too brittle and shattered it.

I tend to like thicker, "pilot" type knives anyway....

its a fun hobby when its snowing...... and the wifes working!

[mechredd]

I've never thought of making my own knife, but making my own sward is on my bucket list.

[Howard000003]

I've never thought of making my own knife, but making my own sward is on my bucket list.

Jagged piece of metal and some para cord? :scratch:

[Sweet James]

Just thought I'd show you my latest pocket knife. A bit fancy but was fun to make.
http://s972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/SweetJames1/?action=view&current=penknives090.jpg

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[pkuptruck]

Just thought I'd show you my latest pocket knife. A bit fancy but was fun to make.
http://s972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/SweetJames1/?action=view&current=penknives090.jpg

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Nice job! Love the sheath as well...

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