I want to start making knives for as cheap as possible, what do I need?

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I probably wouldn't do it a lot. Just one or two every now and then. What kind of tools and supplies do I need to get a hold of before I start?
 
The main tool you need is the ability to dig out information yourself. I'm not saying this to be a smart ass either. Everyday I see probably 2-3 different threads asking the same exact things. The information you seek is ALL(and then some) in the sticky'd thread at the top of this section. Also, you can do a search and find everything on here.

What you'll find with knife making is a lot of it is just problem solving. The best thing you can do is learn how and where to look for the answers you seek. We live in an age when the majority of info you seek is at your fingertips. You just gotta dig for it. Once you figure out how to dig on your own you'll learn a LOT more during your search than if someone was to spoon feed you the answer.

Again, I'm not saying this to be a dick. Start at the sticky at the top of the section
 
The first thing you need is more money. They next thing you need is another source of money. Once you have those secured, it would be helpful to have more money.
 
The first thing you need is more money. They next thing you need is another source of money. Once you have those secured, it would be helpful to have more money.
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Greg is quoted for truth. Because there is always something more to buy. Either wanted or needed. Pretty much the same thing in my book. Jess
 
First thing I would do is fill out my profile properly. Virginia is a big state. There are many makers here who might help you with all sorts of stuff if they knew where you lived.
 
"for as cheap as possible"

Brother this is the wrong hobby for that.

I will tell you even making it as cheap as possible will cost you probably more then you want to spend.
 
You could just go with a file or two and some steel, but there are many steps up from there including: a vice, sand paper, wood blocks (one to screw the knife to while working, others for sanding blocks), wood for scales. I find an angle grinder and flap discs to be extremely handy in a low cost shop. A drill is pretty much a necessity. Heat treating becomes a question. Very small knives can be done with a propane bottle torch, but most would need a heat treating oven, welding torch and some refractory bricks or a forge of some sort and oil to quench in. 1084 steel is your easiest heat treatment. Alternately you can send blades out for heat treating. As others said, read the stickies. Very important info to be found there.
 
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