I've been thinking about building my own knife...

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I've been thinking about building my own knife. However, I don't think I have the tools or the skill required to start with a piece of metal and turn it into a knife. However, I was looking on knifekits.com and that seemed a little bit easier. Does anyone know if that requires and special tools or skills? Also, Anybody know any other similar websites? I found a make-your-own-knife thing on Buck's website which I really liked, but it didn't have enough options. So anything like that would be great. Thanks everybody
 
I started out making a couple of kits from knifekits.com, some of the DDR series (DDR2 and DDR3). They were well made and easy to assemble. I don't remember having any special tools, might need an allen wrench for some of the screws for the folders.

I used a hand drill, coping saw, files and sand paper. It was very satisfying to have a knife that I put together and added some of my own design (scales).

Go for it. There are many people here who are willing to help out if you run into any difficulties or have questions.

Ric
 
Fixed blade is relatively easy - particularly if you have got a ready made blade. It will require a drill for sure. The rest will be up to you - depending on how hard you want it to make. Making a forlder is certainly another story. In particular if taking about something more than assembling and making scales. But that would be a good start anyway... Try it!
 
I've made several Green River kits from Jantz. I've also bought supplies from Texas Knifemaking Supplies and Ragweed Forge.

I used an electric hand drill, sabre saw, hammer, punch, epoxy, assorted files, and sand paper for the first couple of kits. Added a bench drill, belt sander, and scroll saw for the ones I made later.
 
There are knife kits to meet any level of ability. With the easier kits, all you will need to add is some epoxy. The next level up is to have a file to shape the grip.

I suggest that you give it a try, you'll have plenty of fun.
 
same tools as mentioned above except mine are all hand cranked. i suggest you start small and work your way up, i tried completely remaking a knife (took the blade of a gerber EZout s30v and scrapped everything but the backspring and backlock) i will say that for a starter project you really learn to appreciate power tools
 
One option is always to design the knife in autocad and then send off the design and materials to someone/some business with a CNC machine. It's not even that pricey, and all you'd have to is do some fit and finish work and put it together.
 
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