Thanks so much for all the info fellas, I really appreciate it. I think I should make myself more clear. The knife is more or less complete. I don't have pictures to show you, but this is what needs to be done. He had put this project on hold because he was waiting on a specific pair of grips he had ordered to come in. And at this point, I'm not even sure if he ordered them, was waiting for them, or what not. He did show me what he was doing. The knife is about 11" in overall length, the blade and the handle are one...it's a fixed knife. Where the base of the blade begins, there is part of the metal that has been colored in with a black sharpie marker, he had told me that he has to remove this extra metal, polish it, so that the scales slip right on. There are holes drilled into the metal, I assume the holes are there to put the scales on to the knife. I'll get to that bridge when it's time to cross it.
I know nothing about a dremel, I know how it works....I've seen them work, I know what they can do...but I have never used one. What I would like to do is rather simple. There is about a 1 or so inch mark that is about 1/4" thick that has to be removed from the knife. From what I was told, the scales will than just slide onto the blade and the knife is more or less complete. I looked at some of the other knives he made and I am going to follow how he put the scales on by looking at the other knives. But like I said, first things first. I have to remove this small piece of metal from the blade, it's not perfectly straight...I have to cut a small curve on the base. He told me he was going to use a dremel, he even took a sharpie marker and drew on the knife what parts of the metal have to be taken off. So with that said, what pieces do I use for the job??
In other words, what kind of demel bits will I need? I know I will need something to cut a straight line, I will need something that can cut curves/angles, and lastly, I will need a bit of some sort to polish so that it is smooth with no sharp edges. I wish there was a video that would show this....there probably is, I just can't find it. And after I remove the metal that is indicated on the base of the blade, I can start to worry about the scales later on. But I do recall him saying that his next step was to remove the metal filled in with the magic marker. So...that's what I'm going to try and do. And if I mess up, it won't be the end of the world...the scales will be covering it up. Still...would like to know how to use a dremel right. I have one of those dremel kits that have like 50 different bits. Is there a specific video you guys can point me to? I'm more concerned with the part that calls for the curve...that looks like the most challenging part for me. And next month when I see my uncle, he can help me with the scales. Thanks guys!!
