file knife?

[Link23]

im so new to knife making that all i know is i have some files, where i want to learn how to make simple but effective knives, i want them for everyday use(i live on a farm in kentucky) so any advice would help
mostly tempering
shaping the bevel
making an easy but nice looking handle/sheath
thanks so much
-link23

 

[sunshadow]

fill out your profile including what town you live in
read the good info here stickies, they will answer a lot of your questions
once you have read them, ask again anything you don't find in the stickies will be answered
welcome to bladeforums

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[12345678910]

There are some good books here that will help you with everything starting from the basics.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=603203


If you can use torrent files - download and watch this free video. - Greenpete - He is doing EXACTLY what you want to do.

http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4995247/Greenpete_s__Knifemaking_Basics_-_Make_a_Mora_Bushcraft_Knife

 

[GrayWall04]

Welcome to the site. The best carving knife I've ever had was made from a file by my grandpa in Eastern Kentucky. But like the first guy said read the posts. I'd tell you but I don't I'm still learning myself and don't want to pass bad info. Good luck.

 

[Link23]

what is the best way to temper a knife steel like this? where it is flexable but also will hold a razor edge? or can file knives even hold a razor edge?

 

[Justin King]

The best way is in a purpose-built salt pot or oven. A lot of people use regular kitchen ovens or toaster ovens with good results though.
It can be done with a torch, but I don't recommend this unless you are willing to accept a lot of trial and error in learning the technique.

 

[teacher]

what is the best way to temper a knife steel like this? where it is flexable but also will hold a razor edge? or can file knives even hold a razor edge?

If you start with a good file, heat treat and temper it it properly..... yeah, they will defiantly hold a hair popping edge and be tough as nails.

I have some made by Robert Dark & Michael Morris, to name two people; that are some of the best all around knives I have. As I have already said.....
They.. are ..tough.. as.. nails! :thumbup:

As has already been said, there is a lot of excellent information already in threads h3re if you will just take time to search it out.

Good luck.....