Knife from a file

[Jager111]

Hi i was thinking to make a file knife.
But do you need to heat it upp to soften the metal?

And reheat and dipp in oil?
Why?

Could some one explain the steeps?

 

[gadgetgeek]

you would be better off doing your own research, start with youtube, but there are a lot of good backyard blacksmithing books to give you the basics. If you have specific questions, then some searching in the maintenance or knifemakers sub-forums.

Some things you will need to think about. Are you planning on hammer forging, or stock removal (grinding). What equipment do you have available, and what sort of work area?

 

[RevDevil]

first step is to get you to the correct section or knife making. General Knife Discussion is for talking about completed knives, not how to make them.

 

[Hengelo_77]

leave an old file in a fire for a night and she'll be soft enough to work.
Then harden, there's enough info here on that

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

The custom search engine in the stickys will find lots of threads and info. here is the thread made just for your question.
http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/how-to-make-a-knife-from-a-file.907667/