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[baja820]

Hey guys, I recently tried making a knife and found it a lot of fun. Anyway this seems like a great place to talk to other knife enthusiasts and learn some tips and tricks.

I'm planning to do a stacked leather handle but I'm still trying to figure out the hilt or front guard.

Some of my knives I've acquired over the years.

Anyways hello!

 

[Shorttime]

Hello.

Grind that tang so that it is not as wide as the blade and you'll be able to slide your guard and washers right up over it.

There's a book called "How to Make Knives", written by Richard Barney and Robert Loveless. You'll find it easy.

There are also lots of places to get pre-made guards and leather washers. I can't give names because of advertising policy, but just search "knifemaking supplies", you'll find them easy, too.

 

[JuJu-]

Welcome! Based on the pictures, I'd say you'll fit in just fine here!

 

[baja820]

Just got in from the garage.

Progress.

 

[mkjellgren]

Looking good so far. Are you planning on doing any grinding on the blade or just the edge grind?

 

[baja820]

Not sure ha ha.... this is the first knife I've ever made so I'm just trying to not screw it up too badly. Lol