Getting Started on My First Knife

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Dulledga

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Note from Moderator - This thread changed its direction after the first 15 posts, and became a first knife thread.


Hey guys,

Just wondering what happens when you screw up a knife that you are working on due to some defect/ blemish/ damage?

Does it go in the garbage or reground to something else?
 
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Of course, the main reason I am asking is to figure out where/how I can buy these "screw-up" so I can practice making scales.
 
You should buy a ready-made knife sharpened knife blank from any of the popular knife making supply houses and get to work with your own or purchased handle material. You'd end up with a better product than if you had used someone else's mistake. . . in my opinion.

Try Jantz Supply, Texas Knifemaker's Supply, Pop's, K&G, Sheffeld, USA Knifemaker, etc.

I suggest that you purchase one or two of the above catalogs if they are not available online.

Mike L.
 
Like said before, it depends. I try to grind it into something new if I can...If not it gets put in a scrap pile until I figure out what to do withit:).
 
logem said:
You should buy a ready-made knife sharpened knife blank from any of the popular knife making supply houses and get to work with your own or purchased handle material. You'd end up with a better product than if you had used someone else's mistake. . . in my opinion.

Try Jantz Supply, Texas Knifemaker's Supply, Pop's, K&G, Sheffeld, USA Knifemaker, etc.

I suggest that you purchase one or two of the above catalogs if they are not available online.

Mike L.
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Thank you for the advice!
 
Nic. said:
Like said before, it depends. I try to grind it into something new if I can...If not it gets put in a scrap pile until I figure out what to do withit:).
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k thanks, Nic. Feel free to send any scrap my way. :D
 
TX knifemaker's supply is awesome. They sell all kinds of stuff like that, and handle materials. I've put a couple together and used them. They work pretty darn good for learning how to put handles on, and the knives actually work.
 
AntDog said:
TX knifemaker's supply is awesome. They sell all kinds of stuff like that, and handle materials. I've put a couple together and used them. They work pretty darn good for learning how to put handles on, and the knives actually work.
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Thanks AntDog, I just finished checking Jantz. I didnt see any Wharncliffe designs. Hoping TX carries something.
 
Nic. said:
:). If you want just the blade, also try North Coast Knives. They are really good and have tons of blanks to choose from.
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Great, thanks Nic. I will check it out now. I'm hoping they carry a wharncliffe design. So far no luck at TX knifemakers or Jantz.
 
Dulledga ( Edgar?),
Why don't you do yourself a favor and give us some info to help you. Fill out your profile...all of it. Knowing your age, occupation and hobbies, and location will help us help you better.

It might tell someone who lives near you that they can offer some direct help to you.







"Why are wharncliffe blanks so hard to find? North Coast knives doesnt carry any either. "

Wharncliffe is a specialty style blade, and the folks who make blade blanks go for the most popular styles. I only see them occasionally in the catalogs.
Have you considered making your own blade? A wharnie is about as simple a project as it gets. The suggestion for filling out your profile may get you help in doing that.




Note:
I changed the title of this thread, as your question has nothing to do with what happens when a maker messes up a blade.
 
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
Dulledga ( Edgar?),
Why don't you do yourself a favor and give us some info to help you. Fill out your profile...all of it. Knowing your age, occupation and hobbies, and location will help us help you better.

It might tell someone who lives near you that they can offer some direct help to you.







"Why are wharncliffe blanks so hard to find? North Coast knives doesnt carry any either. "

Wharncliffe is a specialty style blade, and the folks who make blade blanks go for the most popular styles. I only see them occasionally in the catalogs.
Have you considered making your own blade? A wharnie is about as simple a project as it gets. The suggestion for filling out your profile may get you help in doing that.




Note:
I changed the title of this thread, as your question has nothing to do with what happens when a maker messes up a blade.
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Stacy, thank you very much for the information! I filled out my profile information, as you suggested. I hope that this information helps you better help me.

I have considered making it; however, I don't have all the tools or the know how to embark on that journey. Although, I think modifying a "defective" blank a little to suit my hand and size requirement would be feasible and fun project.

I'm not looking for anything big. Just a good/basic/affordable utility EDC that has good edge retention. Size? Handle: ~3.5'', Blade: 3-3.75"

Any help you can provide would be sincerely appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you!

(ps thank you for changing the thread title to reflect the convo :thumbup:)
 
Just out of curiosity, is your user name a typo and should be dulledge, or is it dulledga as some inside pun?

I would suggest you make the blade about 3.5" and the handle 3.75-4".

Tell you what, if you draw a sketch and post it here, I'll cut you a blank and do the basic bevels. You will have to hand sand it and get it heat treated. I suspect someone in your area will likely offer to do that to help. I have lots of Hitachi Blue steel which will make a superb wharncliffe.
 
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
Just out of curiosity, is your user name a typo and should be dulledge, or is it dulledga as some inside pun?

I would suggest you make the blade about 3.5" and the handle 3.75-4".

Tell you what, if you draw a sketch and post it here, I'll cut you a blank and do the basic bevels. You will have to hand sand it and get it heat treated. I suspect someone in your area will likely offer to do that to help. I have lots of Hitachi Blue steel which will make a superb wharncliffe.
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Wow! Are you serious? I am at a loss for words. That is extremely kind of you. I dont know what to say but THANK YOU for your generosity and support in my endeavor. Amazing... I really dont know what to say. Im touched.

Now off to think up a sketch/design! :D:thumbup:

(As for the s/n.. dulledge was taken at the time so I decided to put a little long island twist on it and make it sound a little like the way some people speak around here :))
 
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
Tell you what, if you draw a sketch and post it here, I'll cut you a blank and do the basic bevels. You will have to hand sand it and get it heat treated. I suspect someone in your area will likely offer to do that to help. I have lots of Hitachi Blue steel which will make a superb wharncliffe.
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Well I guess this will be my first foray into blade making!

So here is the sketch I came up with (I am open to suggestions):
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http://i61.tinypic.com/10ckkrs.png

Thank you, Stacy, for your generosity and push in the right direction! I appreciate your support and the assistance.


:joyous:
 
OK, lets let some of the others critique that sketch, and I will then post my comments.

Hint - there are two issues that need change
 
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