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I posted this under general forum may be more appropriate here. Who does custom designs on grips, blades ect.?(my Sebenza) Also what is the best way to get into knife making as a hobby? Im completly ignorant on the subject. Good books, videos ect. Where would one find right tools? I know this is a request for alot of info THANKS for any help.
JEFF
 
Apparently, the maker comes up with the designs and etches them in. Chris Reeve comes up with unique designs by just doodling, sketching and putting down whatever comes up. Elishewitz for example comes up with all of the artwork for his decorated folders.

JAson
 
Read a book on drawing .Then draw one . cut it out of paper or whatever and see if it works.. Try drawing one upside down..
 
Holy Cow! Thanks for the info Darrel. I dont know why I didnt think of that. Is that how you do it? Have to remember that when I buy my next custom. For those of you who dont mind wasting time answering stupid questions the more appropriate question would be how did some of you knife makers start. Ive seen several books and videos on the subject are they worth the money? IS there one excellent book or video? Could you learn how to make a decent knife? Also what would basic equipment, machinery be? Ive seen pictures of shops with several drills, saws, sanders ect. and some with one drill, one grinder and one saw, other tools are hand tools. Wondering what one would need to get started. If you all find these questions to dumb to answer just ignore me. I will go away eventually. Thanks
 
To get started on knifemaking, there are some good books you should read. One of them is David Boyes "knifemaking step by step" the other is the book Loveless wrote back in the 70` . "How to make knives". They are both really great. Dont let all the equepment scare you. A really good way to get started is to get some O1 toolsteel, a hacksaw, some good files and sandpaper. use what you can get your hands on. Oh by the way read "The 50 $ shop" articles in Blademagacine. i Started with an autobodygrinder and scrap-steel.

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IMHO, get thee to this site:
http://home.earthlink.net/~grind/
and take a look at the Blades 'N Stuff catalog
(I think it's still up on the page).
The late Bob (Grind) Engnath helped countless
budding knifemakers with this booklet. There's
all kinds of tips and hints for beginners as well
as those who've been at this for awhile.
After that, then you might want to get the Loveless,
Boye, or Dr.Jim Hrisoulas books on knifemaking.
Be real careful...this stuff's addictive!
Harry

 
Jensen is right, Bob Engnath's material is great. I used it for my first blade years ago. You really do not need much in the way of equipment to get going. My first blade was from the leaf spring of a wrecked MGB. Still have, still use it. It even has a beautiful temper line! All the equipment in the world won't make a better knife than you can make with a few simple hand tools, the equipment just allows you to do it faster. Good Luck

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Ron Ruppé
http://www.ruppe.com
 
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