Can't be that hard to make a knife!

[Triought]

"Can't be that hard to make a knife" Those were the words I told myself a couple months ago when I decided to make my own knives. I had just gotten a custom knife gave to me from a friend and I thought, wow it was $300, I could easily make that knife. Probably Better!! So I went online researched and thought, easily knock this out in a weekend. I was so wrong.. What I did find was a new and amazing hobby! I have a new respect for knifemakers, and I found myself looking at things different now. I can't look at a piece of metal without wondering if it would make a good knife now! It took me two months to make a knife that I was happy with. I broke blades, ground some too thin, got frustrated, thought I had it figured out, only to realize I don't. Now I split my free time between making knives and golf.

Anyways, just wanted to say hello. Happy to be here! I've learned a lot and hope to always keep learning!! To those thinking they can make a knife easily, it's not as easy as it looks, but it's far more rewarding then you think! I look forward to being part of this community!

 

[stabman]

You sure learn a lot along the way.
I suggest that every knife knut at least make the attempt.
You may find a new hobby.
You may develop some new skills.

At the very least, you'll gain a bunch of insight into what goes into making a quality knife, just like you said. :thumbup:

 

[AKC]

Welcome to the fold...

... or is that fray?

 

[BallewBlade]

Right on man glad to hear you didn't give up easily! Welcome to bladeforums and be sure to check out the knifemakers area if you haven't already.

 

[David Stifle]

Wait until you start a Damascus integral dagger with ivory handled fluting. And no, I'm not quite there yet, but soon. It's a hobby with a never ending learning curve. Once you get good at grinding, you start to think of doing your own heat treating, that's a entire field in and of itself, then on to leather working, and so forth. Have fun!