New guy questions

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I am worried that this will annoy most of you, it has taken me several days to go ahead and risk it.

I am a noob and want to start with just doing the handle. First one I want is a drop point hunter in D2. Is there a commercial source for these that is of good quality? Or any of you guys sell blade only?
 
I can't see how you wopuld be annoyuing anyone with questions like that or any other knife related questions. You can buy blades of reasonable quality from several places. Go to Alabama Damascus , and Chad Nichols for a Damascus blade or knifeandgun.com for some 440-C stainless blades. None of these are heat treated. But you can get that done. I'm sure some makers here will come in to sell you their products and will have them hardened for you too if you want. In the mean time read whatever you can on making knives so you have an idea where you will be going and what will be involved. Frank
 
Try checking USA knifemakers.com, or Jantz or TEXASknifemakers just Google them I'm sure you'll find what you want
 
The blades that Texas knifemakers sell seem to be pretty good. I started with a couple of them. They come Heat-treated and sharpened. All you have to do is install the handles. Read all you can while waiting on the blades.
 
the annoyance of a new guy wanting someone else to do the hard part for him :) I am looking for a blade that is complete and only needing a handle and final sharpen. the Txas knife blades don't seem to get any better then 440C, Any leads on D2? Jantz has D2, but no edge bevel on those according to the catalog.... edit: just called on those and the lady said they will be beveled and sharpened. So I may be set

Also, the reading I have done here is mostly beyond my level and more toward making blades. You all are on the varsity team and I am in Jr high :)
 
Bens Backwoods offers 2 nordic blades in D2.Not exactly the style you are asking about but maby worth looking at.
 
440-C ain't no junk steel Dad ! It works great for hunting knives when properly heat treated and it work very well in a damp climate. Frank
 
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