Hello,
I am brand new to the forum. I am 40 years old and live in the Kansas City area. I have always loved knives and wanted to make my own. So, I decided to give it a whirl. I am really excited about doing it! I have a lot of questions. I would appreciate your suggestions to any or all of the questions below.
1. I would like to use a drop point hunting full tang blade blank with a guard. Other than preference, what are the advantages of certain types of metal (SS, Damascus, etc)?
2. I am thinking about either Cocobolo, Goncolo Alves, or Desert Ironwood handle scales. Which would you recommend and why?
3. What type of handle pins should I use for my first knife? Loveless, Corby or Pins you peen out?
4. I have watched some videos on youtube. Most of them aren't real detailed. Do you know of a detailed step-by-step video out there on the web? I am especially looking for a video of how to install the handle pins.
Thanks Guys! Can't wait to make my first knife!
I am brand new to the forum. I am 40 years old and live in the Kansas City area. I have always loved knives and wanted to make my own. So, I decided to give it a whirl. I am really excited about doing it! I have a lot of questions. I would appreciate your suggestions to any or all of the questions below.
1. I would like to use a drop point hunting full tang blade blank with a guard. Other than preference, what are the advantages of certain types of metal (SS, Damascus, etc)?
2. I am thinking about either Cocobolo, Goncolo Alves, or Desert Ironwood handle scales. Which would you recommend and why?
3. What type of handle pins should I use for my first knife? Loveless, Corby or Pins you peen out?
4. I have watched some videos on youtube. Most of them aren't real detailed. Do you know of a detailed step-by-step video out there on the web? I am especially looking for a video of how to install the handle pins.
Thanks Guys! Can't wait to make my first knife!
