Can you guys suggest a good source for blades?

[Big Ugly Tall Texan]

I'm thinking about trying to build my own knife. Can anyone reccomend a source for pre-shaped blades, guards, etc.? I stumbled up on Texas Knifemakers Supply and they seem to have some good stuff. Any other sources you could suggest.

I particularly am interested in trying to find a Bowie blade longer than 12 inches.

 

[fitzo]

Sorry, duplicate.............

 

[fitzo]

These folks have a good selection of finished blades, too:

http://www.jantzsupply.com/

 

[Tom Buchanan]

Mike,you took the blue words right out of my mouth.

 

[steierknives]

Knife and Gun, Sheffield Knifemaker's Supply, and Koval(which is part of Jantz) are a few more.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Texas Knife Supply

 

[Gossman Knives]

You might want to take a look at Dixie Gunworks. They have alot of renactment supplies for Civil war buffs. The catalog I got several years ago had some knifemaking kits.
Scott