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TheFuzzy
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Post subject: Making knives  Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:16 pm |
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All,
While I'm up at my in-laws, I was thinking of trying my hand at making knives again. However, it's been a while (19 years) and I don't really think I remember the steps.
Has anyone else here on the board made knives? Do you have books you recommend?
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Post subject: Re: Making knives Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:28 pm |
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Do your in-laws always make you think of improvised weapons?
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Post subject: Re: Making knives Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:21 am |
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Pete,
Hah!
No, really, my FIL has a metal shop the size of our apartment up there.
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Post subject: Re: Making knives Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 7:26 am |
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My brother has made a few knives... would you like me to hook you up? He is a helpful type.
Mary
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Post subject: Re: Making knives Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:05 pm |
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Mary,
Sure! PM me.
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Post subject: Re: Making knives Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:40 am |
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And I thought I went overboard making things from scratch...Where do you find the right kind of steel to make knives? What kind of handle will use/make? Are these going to be large chef's knives or smaller pocket-type knives? Inquiring minds want to know! 
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Post subject: Re: Making knives Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 12:05 pm |
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Darcie,
Re: the steel, that's going to be a snag. Turns out I need to order it from Portland and it won't get here in time.
For other things, I'd like to make a paring knife and maybe a couple of slicing knives. I have some handmade knives in other sizes and wanted to complete the set. Once I get good at making them, then I can make gifts.
Handles will be various hardwoods.
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Post subject: Re: Making knives Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 1:59 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Making knives Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:39 pm |
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Todd, Yeah, Sheffield is a trusted name, but the folks in Portland are closer/cheaper. Also, Sheffield doesn't seem to get this whole "internet" thing. 
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Post subject: Re: Making knives Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:02 am |
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I didn't even look at the site. I called a guy here in town who makes knives and he mentioned it to me. I called to ask him where he buys his steel. Let me put it this way, this guy is passionate about his trade. He talked for about 15 minutes and I know that there are 4 different types of steel that he likes to use when he makes knives. He also gave me a lesson on the best way to sharpen knives.
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