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Thanks much guys, your help is appreciated.

Thanks Bruce. I have a small metal fab shop (Band saw, Very old and large English anvil, many blacksmithing hand tools, welder, TIG, plasma cutter, 20 ton H/F press). Luckily I have been purchasing quality tools while I was working over the last 25 years. But I've not focused on the larger...

Thanks guys. Since I don't have any Heat Treat equipment yet, or a grinder, I'll keep reading here, gaining some knowledge and when the time is right, purchase what I need.

You're correct, I haven't looked at any type of heat ovens (yet). Depending on costs, I may decide to do everything on my own or not. If I were to decide to purchase my first heat oven, what site is your recommendation?

Before I get started, just know that I'm a newbie so don't laugh at the questions. :D Or if you do, I'll laugh with you!! A few years ago, I bought a 4 foot saw mill blade and I've heard they are made of very good steel that should work well for making knives. How possible is it to cut the...

Thanks to all for the warm welcome.

Hello. I'm new to the forum and saw your grinder. What plans did you use to build it please?

Originally from the Lafayette area. Now living in TN. in the middle of nowhere in the Mountains. :)

Thanks for the advice, unfortunately, I know of no one in my area (so far) that is making knives. I'm sure they exist, I just haven't found them yet.

Thanks much. I'm checking out the forum post on the different steels. I've been told that D2, 1095 & 440C are the ONLY steel to consider for knives but I'm finding out differently. I'm researching the market for a long bowie and a skinner/guthook and was told D2 is the ONLY way to go but I'm...

Howdy all: I'm new to the site. I have been interested in knife making for a few years but have yet to delve into it so I'm buying some blacksmith tools as I find them in prepaation of buying a forge, grinder etc.. I've been a little shocked at the prices of belt grinders (good ones) so...