newbie looking for information on blanks

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I have searched this forum and google looking for information on blanks. I am not a knife maker but as a hobby would like to take a blank and add and shape my own micarta scales. I would love to have comments from you guys on this forum on what my options would be in obtaining a blank that will fit my specs which are not really that special. I just want a good steel for a 5 inch or longer utility camp knife of about 1/8 or 5/32. where can I shop for such? I think I have settled on a carbon steel such as 1095 but am flexible as long as it is not too difficult to sharpen. Thanks
 
Jantz, Knifekits.com, Knifemaker supply USA, Sheffield,


They all have blanks


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You will find some links to tips.
 
I assembled a nice - inexpensive - knife using The Russell Green River Belt blade. It resides in my kitchen. I just used some Dymondwood for the handle.
 
any suggestions on getting forged blank blades from a maker and not one of those companies?
 
Caution! Most knifemakers get started by applying a handle to a finished blade or rehandling an old knife.

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