Please help

[KnifeNewbie]

I have made a solid oak handle for a custom knife I would like to try and create. My dad has the funds under control and I need to know a couple things.
1)What steel is best for newbies(beginers)
2)How do I actually forge and temper the blade.
3)How would I attach the blade to the handle if the handle only has a hole going through th center of the handle hotdog style?? Thanx for the help

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Brighty. thanx for the help



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Brighty. thanx for the help

 

[Bronco]

Welcome to Bladeforums.
The best place to get answers to these types of questions is generally on the "Shoptalk" Forum here at BFC. Many outstanding custom makers frequent this forum and can help to ease the learning curve associated with the art of knifemaking. I would suggest re-posting this question there. Good luck, and once you're done with this project, be sure to come back here to the Custom Forum and let us know how it turned out.

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Semper Fi

-Bill