fatjack 4 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Ok so never made a knife but thought id give it a go want to make one with nice easy materials to use any suggestion would be great and where I can get a carbon steel drop point blade from?? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 496 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 The obvious place for a blade, is "Midnight" off here. Look at the other threads on knife making for ideas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 midnight for sure i have a couple of midnight blanks and wood for the handles and brass pins for sale giv us a pm if ya interested Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I will have some bits and bobs for sale end of the week if that helps ? I'm happy to help you get started just ask questions and you will get flooded with answers . It's a mine field topic , one that's easy to get lost in . But lots of guys on here are learning and producing some great work! And enjoying the production of something they can and do use . Buying a blank and handling it is a great place to start as the hard bit is done , as you progress you might want to forge a knife or make o e from reclaim steel , me and other guys can help with any of those options . Good luck !! All the next , matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fatjack 4 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 ok thanks for help but won't b able to get any til I get my van sorted but will probs get a couple after that and give it a crack lol what's best way to shape the handle can I use a sandin disc in grinder or what's best?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Sand paper and rasp I used other people do it diferent ways Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 best is a proper linishing machine but there expensive , i used to use a black and decker power file , rasps, sandpaper , disks on an angle grinder you name it , if i had to pick one id say the black&decker would be my choice if i dint have the machine i do . you will amased how good you get at controlling the machine and how close to finnished you get with it , then hand sand for a nice finnish . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fatjack 4 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 ha ok thanks and luckily we have one at wrk:))))))))))))) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 They don't last long I find so if you buy one make sure you get your years warranty I just killed my second one in 2 years !! The speed control is useful on them , and there are sellers on eBay that offer belts from 30 grit ceramic to 400grit aluminium oxide very cheaply in mixed bundles of your choice . That a few clamps some good apoxie and a handful of sand paper will see you through the job . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fatjack 4 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 ok thanks and dunno its a decent big industrial one as I'm a fabricator engineer lol so I'll use an old worn belt then hand du it with fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fatjack 4 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 And the gafer I apologise again for bein a dick:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnbaz 363 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 ok thanks and dunno its a decent big industrial one as I'm a fabricator engineer lol so I'll use an old worn belt then hand du it with fine HiJack (always wanted to shout that to a mate on a plane ) Here's a few tutorials that may help you when you start making them.. Northcoast Tutorials Good luck with the knife making- it's a great feeling when they come together Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fatjack 4 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Haha lol thanks:) I'll attempt a pic [bANNED TEXT] its done if I can upload of phone and it doesn't look a peice of shit as I'm sure it will lol ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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