How does the poor guy start?

[J. MacDonald]

Wait, what am I doing up at this hour?

I finally got around to doing some heat treat this evening. Many of the blanks you saw, including the one we ground out, are now covered in heat treat scale and need serious clean up

Glad to see you had fun today.

That's what is all about.

John

 

[uncle buck]

Well you could do what a lot of makers probably did when they started...try some kit knives. Basically you buy a preground blade and put the handle on yourself. As you get better you can start building ones that have bolsters which require a little bit more work. This way all you need is the blade, some nice wood or micarta for a handle, some pins, epoxy, sandpaper and patience. Something that helps speed things up and isnt too expensive is a dremel tool. It is how I started and I'm not much past this point but its a good way to get into it.

Also I believe Chiro75 started out with files so he might have some insight. Also might want to check out this site for a first knife attempt. Good luck!

Here are some supplier links and I know there are more just not coming to mind at the moment
www.northcoastknives.com
www.texasknife.com
k&G
www.sheffieldsupply.com
Ryan

Thanks Ryan,

I am getting hooked bad......I shouldn't have come to this forum......but atleast I know I am not crazy and had no idea....it can be an inexpensive hobby or very expensive.....but remembering it is an art and I must learn patience!

 

[uncle buck]

Wait, what am I doing up at this hour?

I finally got around to doing some heat treat this evening. Many of the blanks you saw, including the one we ground out, are now covered in heat treat scale and need serious clean up

Glad to see you had fun today.

That's what is all about.

John

Well they do say the older you get the less sleep you need. LOL Now I know your going to see how sharp your knives are on me............ My head has no time zone LOL........My fiance gave the ok to buy your shop.....as long as I book the honeymoon first!! She fell for she could use the tools too. So we'll offer you 500 dollars for all your tools and machine shop......with air conditioning? Man that was nice..... so I will give you a call with in the week.......

Thanks again.......good night