I really am getting into collecting knives. I now feel that I want to partially create my very own knife, and since I don't have the materials to actually create the blade I will need to buy a knife blank. My first knife I put together is going to be for my dad's birthday, and I know my dad really likes Damascus steel. I was also going to use cocobolo for the handle with black liners. I just wanted to know if anyone knew a good and reliable place to buy a Damascus knife blank for under $80.00. I have seen a couple of sites if anyone has any info on them.
http://damascususa.us/blanks.html
http://www.knifemaking.com/category-s/57.htm?searching=Y&sort=2&cat=57&show=10&page=1
If anyone knows of any other type of steel that is still high quality and from a reliable site for under my budget I would appreciate your input too. I will make sure that when I am done I post a picture of the knife. Thank you all.
http://damascususa.us/blanks.html
http://www.knifemaking.com/category-s/57.htm?searching=Y&sort=2&cat=57&show=10&page=1
If anyone knows of any other type of steel that is still high quality and from a reliable site for under my budget I would appreciate your input too. I will make sure that when I am done I post a picture of the knife. Thank you all.