Thinking of getting into knifemaking.

Carl_First_Timer said:
Seriously run. Or buy 10 knives from makers here. It will cost about the same as making a few yourself.
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WOW I wish the tools in my shop were as cheap as 10 knives from the makers here, and there are a lot of really good makers here.

Seriously, make a knife with just a couple of files and a drill, if after the first two you like it, then think about the next one.
 
JCaswell said:
Too high-tech!:p

If we had a stock-removal knifemaking contest wherein you can only do freehand grinding on a curb, I think we'd all be amazed at what could be accomplished!:)
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I was thinking about this exact thing. If you want a power grinder prop your car door open and press and drag the steel on the pavement while you drive. ;-)

- Paul Meske
 
scout_77 said:
WOW I wish the tools in my shop were as cheap as 10 knives from the makers here, and there are a lot of really good makers here.

Seriously, make a knife with just a couple of files and a drill, if after the first two you like it, then think about the next one.
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I was just fooling with him. I do agree, on the files and drills.

By costs though, I meant: time, knife material, handle material, rivet material, epoxy, acetone, respiration protection, heat treat, sand paper, polishing papers, tru oil/CA, blade sharpening tools, leather, leather dies, awl, bone folder, thread, thread hole punch, tooling, sealant, and did I mention time. :P

That does not include the drills, files, grinders, ovens, anvils, or any other tooling involved. :eek:
 
I probably made almost 50 knives before I made one I'd carry and use. Course this was before the interwebz, only had Goddard's books and magazines as guidance. I suck at knifemaking so it took me awhile ;) course a lot of people would say I still suck, can't say I disagree.
 
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