I'm getting married in September of next year, and will be making my groomsmen custom knives for their gifts. I've been reading up here and there for the last few months, trying to soak up as much as I can before I start deciding designs, materials etc.
I have access to most types of tools, I'm going to get a new set of files, checkering file, and a couple other odds and ends. We have about every woodworking tool known to man, and a family friends builds bows so he has a bunch of different sanders etc. similar to what I've been seeing around here.
Why do people use sanders instead of say a grinding wheel/benchtop grinder to shape blades? I'm guessing to reduce heat transfer but figured I'd ask.
I want to make these completely myself from scratch, as opposed to buying a blade kit or something like that. Adds a bit of a more personal touch. In doing this, I've decided on using O1 because I know it's something that I can heat treat myself. Other than that, I'm tossing around some shape ideas. I like the classic drop point, and I think it will be the best all around for most of my groomsman (who almost all hunt). The few that don't I was thinking of maybe making a tanto style / boot knife / or a straight razor. Any ideas on this??
Lastly I will be finishing up the handles with some exotic woods for the drop points and micarta for the tantos (if I go that route).
I have access to most types of tools, I'm going to get a new set of files, checkering file, and a couple other odds and ends. We have about every woodworking tool known to man, and a family friends builds bows so he has a bunch of different sanders etc. similar to what I've been seeing around here.
Why do people use sanders instead of say a grinding wheel/benchtop grinder to shape blades? I'm guessing to reduce heat transfer but figured I'd ask.
I want to make these completely myself from scratch, as opposed to buying a blade kit or something like that. Adds a bit of a more personal touch. In doing this, I've decided on using O1 because I know it's something that I can heat treat myself. Other than that, I'm tossing around some shape ideas. I like the classic drop point, and I think it will be the best all around for most of my groomsman (who almost all hunt). The few that don't I was thinking of maybe making a tanto style / boot knife / or a straight razor. Any ideas on this??
Lastly I will be finishing up the handles with some exotic woods for the drop points and micarta for the tantos (if I go that route).