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Sandman84

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Not sure which forum this should be in. Anyway, at the first of the year I'm wanting to make me a woods knife. I don't have any equipment only general hand tools so I am looking for a kit. Of course I would need the blade heat treated and ground and also the handle scales and hardware.
Other than that my requirements are:
It has to be around $50
I am dead set on a scandi grind
Blade length 3 1/2" - 4"
Preferably tool steel or a good carbon
It would be nice if it came with a sheath but it's not a must

I know a lot of you are thinking just google it. Well I have and I'm overwhelmed. And a few of you are probably thinking just buy a mora. I will one day. Too cheap to not have one but that's not what I want right now.
 
So if anyone knows of a good company with a good website let me know. Any advice would be appreciated.
 
Ok I found a kit that I like on omahaknife.com. I'm thinking maybe the Enzo trapper kit in n690 or d2. Anyone have any experience with this site or this kit?
 
I'd put together my own kit. Buy a blade and what you need for the handle and sheath. But that's just me, you can of course buy kit with all you need. That should make it easier to make your first knife, but maybe not as satisfying.

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Bo T said:
+1 They used to carry some Helle Scandinavian blades. You would need to put together your own "kit", with the scales and hardware though.
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Would it be much trouble to find a set of scales to fit the blade?
I'm checking out jantz now and they have some good prices but I'm not finding exactly what I want. I'm trying to stick with the "bushcraft" style blade( kinda looks like a steak knife to me)
 
Moved to Shoptalk, that is where discussion on how to make knives belongs.
General knife discussion is better suited to discussion revolving finished knives, their uses, and similar discussion.
 
Ok I've found a couple of sites that I like. I'm gonna stick with the Enzo trapper style. Can someone tell me the best way to cut the scale material? If this turns out good there is 100 more knives I'd like to make. I can see this could be an obsession.
 
The Enzo trapper blade in O1 is a great blade, but you will push your budget well past the century mark with a sheath. Sometimes, custom makers will make a blade for a customer, but that increases your budget as well. Using hand tools, patience is probably the number 1 requirement. If you would like to get your 'feet wet' while testing the water, you could try the Russell Belt Blade kit. That would allow you to develop your skills and determine which tools work the best for yourself. A coping saw will allow you to cut the scales real close. Also, I think there is a sticky that gives some good advice on making a knife with hand tools. Check the top of the page.
 
Sandman84 said:
Would a dremmel be a smart buy?
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When i put my first knife together, i did not have much. I only had an angle grinder and a bench grinder along with a bunch of files. I made it work and it turned out good. Then i decided to spend $40 on a 1x30 little grinder from harbor freight. It helps shape the scales really well. It's definately not anything AMAZING but i can promise its amazing compared to files. So, I don't know if its something you would be interested, but it helped me a lot.
 
Well let me clarify a little. I have 6" angle grinder, electric drill, recip saw, jig saw and circular saw. I just don't have any knife making specific tools.
 
viral said:
When i put my first knife together, i did not have much. I only had an angle grinder and a bench grinder along with a bunch of files. I made it work and it turned out good. Then i decided to spend $40 on a 1x30 little grinder from harbor freight. It helps shape the scales really well. It's definately not anything AMAZING but i can promise its amazing compared to files. So, I don't know if its something you would be interested, but it helped me a lot.
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Are you talking about a belt sander?
 
Yea a 1x30 one. It's not much for grinding steel but works alright with wood/micarta
 
That may be something I look into later on. I think after Xmas is over ill order the full Enzo trapper kit and do everything with the tools I have on hand. That way I will get the basics down. Eventually I'd like to get more elaborate with it and go for fancy scales and what not. But for now I'll start basic that way if I screw up it won't be a huge deal.
 
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