Noob...type of steel and blade shape...

[viva la]

I want to try making a friction folder. It will be done completely by hand with files, sandpaper, etc.

I understand 1080 is a steel that is recommended for beginners, is it an adequate steel to use on a folder?

Also, Are there blade shapes that you would recommend someone with no exp try or not try? I am thinking about a wharnie, but am not sure if it would be easy/hard for a beginner.

thanks

 

[Gabaski]

like you i am a noob in knife making , and is reading and hunting down info so i make the perfect knife .

but in term of design and production i had been doing so for many years . one thing i personally believe is that . when it come to design sometime is good to be daring and create your own design or try new thing . in really all part of the fun of making something .

i understand the info gap between knowing and guessing but the joy of just creating someone yours would be really the greatest fun of all in all craft and smith

Good luck everyone started as a noob the only different is noob got more freedom of error

 

[viva la]

Just ordered a bunch of stuff...I think everything I need materialwise to do this:

1 x Button Head Torx Screw-SS 0-80X1/4 (50 ct)
3 x Stop Pin - 1/8" X 3/8"
3 x Step Pivot Pin - 1/4"
1 x Micarta-Linen - Red Piece 12" x 5" x 1/8" thick
1 x Sheet - Nickel/Silver 0.020" x 6" x 9-3/4"
1 x 440C Stainless Steel- 1/8" x 1-1/2" x 12"

ok...maybe more than 1