Knife making tutorials?

Do you want a knife tutorial in the W&SS for a bit?

  • Yes, I would like to see a tutorial on putting a knife together.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • No, I don't think this belongs here.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I don't really care.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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Any Cal.

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Hi all. I have noticed the interest shown by many here to learn about building your their own knives. While some wish to build one from scratch, others wish to rehandle another blade, or buy their favorite blade and add a good looking handle.

Due to a series of happenings, I have an EnZo Trapper from Dennis at brisa.fi. This particular knife was provided as a kit, and I have a series of pictures showing how it is put together. I would put up the pics along with a tutorial if there was any interest. This particular knife is a 4" bladed scandi grind of O1 tool steel. It is handled in stabilized alder root. I figure there are plenty of how-to's linked in the makers forum, but this is a bushcraft knife.

So, I am putting up a poll. Yea or nay? This will only be available for a short time, so vote now.

Also, Brian, let me know if this is a problem.
 
I say, "YEA!"
I just started my first pimp job on one of my beater knives-SOG Spec Elite.

This [pic]/tutorial would be immensely helpful. I'm always up for learning.
And seriously, picture books are better than ones with words anyway.

Thanks,
-Jon
 
I don't see as there can be too much info. I'll see it the same as any other thread - maybe I'll learn a lot, maybe I'll bail. I won't know without the opportunity.
 
OK, OK. Due to the positive response of the 1st 3 posters, and Brians OK, it's going up. You can vote however you like, but it is still going up. :D :D Give me a couple hours. Thanks all.
 
Forging, grinding, heat treating and profiling are pretty simple in the academic sense to me. I'd really like to see a tutorial in pinning myself. Both solid and the flared tube type like those found on Busse knives. With the modern epoxy offerings, I think pins are no longer as critical as they used to be but for some reason I don't think I could put my own knife together without 'em.

Chris
 
Go ahead Bryan. The kit had chicago screws, so it doesn't really show the pinning.

As far as not needing pins anymore due to the epoxies, on YOUR knife...sure. On mine, pins or screws everytime.:D I think the epoxies are fine, but don't think they can keep up with expansion/contraction due to temperature or moisture. While moisture may not be an issue, temperature can be. Think inside of the car in the summertime, or taking your favorite knife on a winter hunt. Others may have differing opinions, or more knowledge. That is just my own personal opinion, and worth every bit of what you paid for it.
 
I think it would be cool, but there is a lot of info at the makers forum already.

A tutorial on hidden tangs would be nice, for those that prefer that kind, seeing how blank scandi blades can easily be purchased and handled. I'd offer to do it myself, but it may be awhile before I have a chance to work on any more knives.
 
Not on MY knife Any Cal. As mentioned I don't think I could put together a knife without pins. I work in the auto body industry. I've seen epoxies that hold panels on cars that required welding just ten years ago. Epoxies that are rated in tons when it comes to strength. While they are unbelievable when it comes to sheer strength, I'm still a fan of pins. Hence the request ;) .

Chris
 
Rupestris said:
Forging, grinding, heat treating and profiling are pretty simple in the academic sense to me. I'd really like to see a tutorial in pinning myself. Both solid and the flared tube type like those found on Busse knives. With the modern epoxy offerings, I think pins are no longer as critical as they used to be but for some reason I don't think I could put my own knife together without 'em.

Chris
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I also would LOVE to see a tutorial on pinning

I kinda shy away from epoxies and use polyurethane instead , it has no issues putting up with different shrinkage / expansion rates , heat and cold ...

I feel that epoxies that are readily available are too brittle , but this is just my feeling .

if I could get hands on the glue used in chemlock bolts ( better than dyna bolts for holding buildings down ) Id be inclined to use that cos its just dammed strong
 
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