I was just wondering how the quality of their kits are compared to Jantz. I saw a lot of stuff that was the same, and also some designs I liked better. Also, with hidden tang knives, does the block handle material come pre drilled for the tang or do you have to do that yourself and what does that involve? Thanks for the info!
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I'd like to know that myself. Oh and do the kits come with epoxy?
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Some of the kits from texas knives have epoxy included, but not many and none from Jantz have epoxy included. Both places sell epoxy separatly and it can be found at a lot of places. I was looking at the texas knifemakers stuff and was wondering how to do the handles on the blades that aren't full sized tangs. the ones that I am talking about are like the laminated blades, the stuff with the narrow tangs, i think they might be refered to as rat tail. Do i need a round handle and are they pre drilled? I saw some nice stuff in the texas knifemakers supply, but i wasnt sure as to how to do the handles. Also, is A6 good steel? I see that texasknife supple has some different steels like a6, high quality stainless, vanadium, etc. does anyone know what these are? Also, is the cryo treatment worth it? what does it do? Please let me know your opinions and tips on the steels and how to do the handles. thanks
I've never seen a "block" of handle material come predrilled, probably because different blades require holes in different places. As for the steel in different blades, you could call Jim and ask, but usually the steel in kit blades is "take what you can get". 440c without cryo is only a so so knife steel, but with a proper cryo it will perform with the best new steels. Jim does a complete staged cryo treat and retempers his blades, so for a using knife, it's probably worth the extra 4 or 5 bucks.
James
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Many of the blades offered by Jantz and Texas Knifemakers seem to be the same. Jantz is a little cheaper, but Texas Knifemakers offers cyrogenic treating. Since I happen to think cryogenic treatment is worth the extra cost, I buy most of my factory blades from Texas knifemakers.
Different types of factory blades come with different levels of finishing. Some have a nice mirror finish, others show deep machine scratches from the grinding and need considerable reworking to make them look decent. Sometimes there is also some variation from blade to blade within the same series, although I don't see this too often.
Both Jantz and Texas Knifemakers have been a good, reliable source of materials for me.
Carl
Different types of factory blades come with different levels of finishing. Some have a nice mirror finish, others show deep machine scratches from the grinding and need considerable reworking to make them look decent. Sometimes there is also some variation from blade to blade within the same series, although I don't see this too often.
Both Jantz and Texas Knifemakers have been a good, reliable source of materials for me.
Carl
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"Most" kit blades from the supply houses are 6A and 440C. 6A is very similar to 440A. It is very easy to sharpen but edge holding does not compare to 440C. I would not hessitate to get a blade that is cryogenically tempered. I know that 440C really benefits from it. I am certain that 6A would as well.
There are a few supply houses that offer kit blades in ATS34. I believe that K&G and UAI do. Texas Knifemakers Supply offers Boye Diatredic (don't trust my spelling) kit blades as well as some carbon steels.
If you have any questions, most of these places have 1-800 numbers. I have dealt with most of these folks at one time or the other and they are more than happy to answer any of your questions. Give 'em a call.
C Wilkins
[This message has been edited by C L Wilkins (edited 02-07-2000).]
There are a few supply houses that offer kit blades in ATS34. I believe that K&G and UAI do. Texas Knifemakers Supply offers Boye Diatredic (don't trust my spelling) kit blades as well as some carbon steels.
If you have any questions, most of these places have 1-800 numbers. I have dealt with most of these folks at one time or the other and they are more than happy to answer any of your questions. Give 'em a call.
C Wilkins
[This message has been edited by C L Wilkins (edited 02-07-2000).]