Crook knife project-Custom handle and a practice blade (56K may trigger Armageddon)

x39 said:
I've done it. The trick is to anneal the steel first, which can be accomlished in a charcoal grill. Once annealed the material isn't much tougher than the mild steel you were working with.
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I understand that haha but I would have to cut around an 8" strip to work with. That's a long way through steel with a hacksaw blade:eek: I foresee all sorts of left and right turns.
 
Might I ask why my thread was moved???

This may just be a wood working tool. However you will find it very related with the wilderness guys.

I didn't make the thread to ask questions on making the thing.

I would like it put back where I had it if I can.
 
Scog,

I see a drill or drill press in the photos. You can cut your blade from any peice of metal with that. Just drill the holes as close together as possible then go back and gut the remainder with the hack saw.

Also, A long (demo style) reciprocating saw blade would be about the right size to start with for your crook knife.

David
 
Echo4v said:
Scog,

I see a drill or drill press in the photos. You can cut your blade from any peice of metal with that. Just drill the holes as close together as possible then go back and gut the remainder with the hack saw.

Also, A long (demo style) reciprocating saw blade would be about the right size to start with for your crook knife.

David
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Someone posted a site that I can buy the sizes I need in O1. Looks like I am set now:D
 
michaelmcgo said:
I love using Starrett ground O1 for my random knife projects. Enco and Reid have the stuff in stock at what I'd consider great prices for ground tool steel. Grinding, milling, and drilling are not vastly more difficult than 1008 and it is very stable and forgiving stuff. Research heat treating on here, it can be done with a $15 butane torch, some bricks, and a bucket of used hot motor oil.
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Thanks for that link. They sell the exact sizes I need, and good prices too. Much appreciated.
 
SkogKniv said:
This may just be a wood working tool. However you will find it very related with the wilderness guys.
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I agree, the crooked knife is one of the primary tools of the indigenous people of Maine and Eastern Canada. It is an extremely effective bushcraft tool.
 
I just wanted to say that cutting out a blade with a hacksaw is not insane, it's the way I roll:p

Also wanted to say nice work on the handle:thumbup:
 
Check out www.alphaknifesupply.com , Chuck Bybee is the guy's name he's good people. He has blade sized pieces of steel in several different grades (all annealed and ready to grind). In my opinion some of his 1080+ or 15N20 would be better suited to primitive heat treat methods. O1 requires controlled temp.'s & soak times to get a good heat treat. By heating to non-magnetic and quenching in mineral or canola oil you will get a better blade with the 1080+ or 15N20 than you would using O1. That is a very interesting tool. What is its primary use?
 
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