first knife questions

[RescueRiley]

for a long time I've been contemplating making my first knife...I'm gonna give it a crack, I've heard several people doing this by using old files, I will either do this or try to lacate a pre softened piece of 1095, (any help on that would be cool) other thant that I have a design but no idea what to do after that I understand the blade steel can be softened in the oven, than ground and frequently cooled..What next??? and I'd like to put a scandi grind on it...any thoughts? any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[inzane]

well im also a newb to knife makeing but u can buy anealed 1095 from jantz supply in 12 or 18 inch lengths hope that helps some

 

[RescueRiley]

cool thanks, it's a start

 

[rocketmann]

My advice is to read the "sticky" threads at the top of this forum.. The one that Dan Gray put together has a lot of information that will put you well on your way...Good luck.

 

[Fred.Rowe]

Rescue,

Read first, gain knowledge, then give it a crack. You will enjoy what you are experiencing, more, if you understand
some of the basics of knifemaking.
Start out with a known steel and go from there.

Enjoy, Fred