tools, and advice for someone just starting out

[kile]

I have been hooked on knives since I was about 10 years old, and Since I found bladeforums over a year ago, I have been toying with the idea of making knives myself, I have a few books on the subject, but I figured the people here would give me the best advice. What tools do I really need, I realize I could make a knife with just a file, but that would take forever. I just want a basic simple set up so that I can make decent fixed blades. What do I need? Thanks for any help.
Kyle

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

Hi Kyle,
As you can tell we are not to experienced in this area (and speaking for myself I should be).

There is a Shop-Talk forum on the general page and I am going to move your post over there.

Shop Talk Forum

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