Where can I buy a decent blank that isnt junk?

[Lakemonster1]

Hi all,

Been wanting to build a skinner for a long time. Looks like we have nothing but time tight now so I thought about making a knife. I think I'd rather have a "ready to build" blank for this first build. I'm not equipped yet for heating/forging/grinding blades. I'm leery of the Pakistan blades flooding Ebay and Amazon. I'm looking for a simple design that I can expoxy G10 scaled and mold a kydex sheath. Can you guys recommend something in the 20-30 dollar range?

Thanks

Thanks.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

knifemaking.com

 

[Lakemonster1]

knifemaking.com

Thanks. Idk how I overlooked that site. Lots of cool blades and supplies. This could get expensive.

 

[Willie71]

Thanks. Idk how I overlooked that site. Lots of cool blades and supplies. This could get expensive.

Not could, WILL get expensive.

The other option is to have a knifemaker make you a blank. I’ve done a few for people here in Canada.

 

[Ken H>]

USAknifemaker.com

 

[Ken H>]

You mention epoxy to hold G10 scales on tang - you might wish to consider a pin (Corby, etc) to help hold scales on as well as epoxy.

 

[argel55]

Jantz. Cut and ground in house then heat treated by Peters.

 

[12345678910]

I like the Knifekits.com website, well organized

Also see Alpha Knife Supply - they sell small pieces of material that keeps your price down - do your own.

 

[Lakemonster1]

Thanks for the replies. I found the style blade I want to go with for my first build. Will this be a decent quality blade? I'm assuming these online companies have quality control guidelines they follow so they aren't just reselling junk.

https://usaknifemaker.com/hunting-knife-blade-034-9cr18mov-steel-hammered-finish.html

 

[seanj]

Thanks for the replies. I found the style blade I want to go with for my first build. Will this be a decent quality blade? I'm assuming these online companies have quality control guidelines they follow so they aren't just reselling junk.

https://usaknifemaker.com/hunting-knife-blade-034-9cr18mov-steel-hammered-finish.html

USAKnifemaker sells only quality products. That blade will be a good start to your knife.

 

[mooniesdl3]

JTKnives will cut your design and heat treat it for you then ship it to you. Great service

 

[daizee]

All good options.
I think "blank" isn't the term you're looking for. Typically a blank does not have the bevels ground, and often isn't heat-treated (tho these days many bevels are ground after heat). You're looking for a bare blade that you want to finish yourself, if I understand you correctly.

 

[Lakemonster1]

All good options.
I think "blank" isn't the term you're looking for. Typically a blank does not have the bevels ground, and often isn't heat-treated (tho these days many bevels are ground after heat). You're looking for a bare blade that you want to finish yourself, if I understand you correctly.

Yes. Meant bare blade.

 

[Mr.Wizard]

Could one of the Lauri Leuku blades work for you?

 

[Natlek]

Yes. Meant bare blade.

Look this one , quite expensive but ...........Brisa Trapper 115 or 95 blade , flat grind in Elmax steel .
Or same knife with Scandi grind if you like it more ....