The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
X2sears 2 by 42
I'd go with the 2x42 over a 6x48. In my opinion, you want a narrower belt for more flexibility. I would not spend $200 on a "beginner" grinder, I would make due with files and a cheap sander until my budget allowed for a better machine. If you can double your budget a Grizzly or Coote might be in reach. There may be other options as well.
sears 2 by 42
sears 2x 42 i just took the plunge and never regretted the 1500 bucks. I had a 1x30 before and was taking me 15 hours to make a crapy knife compared to a better knife now in 6 hours and if i get fussy 8 hours and thats all i can say. Other than hang a rabbits foot in your shop . kellyw