Rob Nelson
Well-Known Member
Aloha, I am brand spanking new to knife making. Today I cut a small knife out of a SkilSaw blade using my dremel, put an edge on it, and have been working it with a stone. Springy steel, not taking an edge Did learn about the relationship between a choil and where you put your thumb for cutting leverage; the steel is too thin or I'd think about jimping. ... it was fun anyway, and it cuts (if not well).
I'd really like to try out a kit knife, learn about fitting the scales, etc. but I'd really like to put something together that's a little beefy like a full tang thick blade made of carbon steel. I even thought about picking up a CTD RUK and replacing the scales with micarta just to learn the whole process but wind up with a heavier blade. Does anyone sell pre-finished heavier blades? I'm thinking something like a Ranger RD6 or Scrap Yard Dumpster Mutt style blade.
Mahalo, and I'm looking forward to learning all I can.
Chaps
I'd really like to try out a kit knife, learn about fitting the scales, etc. but I'd really like to put something together that's a little beefy like a full tang thick blade made of carbon steel. I even thought about picking up a CTD RUK and replacing the scales with micarta just to learn the whole process but wind up with a heavier blade. Does anyone sell pre-finished heavier blades? I'm thinking something like a Ranger RD6 or Scrap Yard Dumpster Mutt style blade.
Mahalo, and I'm looking forward to learning all I can.
Chaps