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[markpmc]

Turns out that I really didn't have a plan.

Before finding the knife suppliers I bought a 1095 Bowie blade off of ebay. My intention was to put some handles on it and have a backyard chopper.

My problem is:

Turns out that it's a blade from Pakistan. Since I was 'sold' a blade from a US company the seller refunded my $$$ and didn't want the blade sent back. Since the seller didn't want it back I know it's dirt cheap.

Should I even bother? Is there anyone near the alabama gulf coast that can check the hardness of the blade before I put any work into it?

Thanks,

Mark

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

If it is going to be a back yard chopper, just test the edge with a file. If it files easily...don't bother putting on handles. If it files just barely, or not really at all, it is good enough for the handles.

 

[markpmc]

Thanks. Seems hard enough. On with the handles.

 

[lonepine]

Thanks. Seems hard enough. On with the handles.

Truly a man of action!

- Paul Meske