leeroy 29 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hi all I have been thinking of making my own knife now for a long time, and I am going to have a go , question I have is I need a good set of files to start with , I dont know what type I need to get started or the best place to get them from . Also the steel I think I want to use is 01 tool steel is what I would like to have a go with. I have read that some people use old car springs are they any good or will this be hard for a beginner?. If it goes well and I get in to it I might think about getting better tools but will see , any help would be helpfull . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 go for brand new o1 tool steel as it is anealed nice and soft ready to go you can drill it shape it the lot . single cut files are what you want and sandpaper from 60grit through the grades to 2000grit . good luck mate make sure you heat treat and temper is right and you will have a great knife forget leaf springs unless you have a forge and alot more tools the effort is not with the end product with reclame steel unless you know how to get the best from it !! i look forward to seeing what you make . all the best , matt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leeroy 29 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Thanks for the info , I will get some and have a play cheers again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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