Do you make your own knifes or buy ones allready made?

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Permalink Reply by CaptJeff Saylor on August 22, 2009 at 23:26

Hey, i just got into making my own knives. i found most of the information i needed on Youtube. i buy my blades online, so far i have gotten them on Ebay. I dont havea handle material that i prefer yet, i am looking forward to using antler stag for a handle soon.

Permalink Reply by Logan Z (Elemental52) on August 22, 2009 at 23:28

I buy, I don't have money, machines or experience to make my own as much as I would love to. I do make aluminum knuckle dusters though.

Permalink Reply by CaptJeff Saylor on August 23, 2009 at 9:06

knuckle dusters huh? thats cool! what kind of tools do you need to make those? where do you buy your material? how long does it take to make one, and what got you started?
captjeff

Permalink Reply by Logan Z (Elemental52) on August 27, 2009 at 7:37

I use a power drill, a dremel with some metal cutting bits, some files and sandpaper. I get my metal online at speedymetals.com the best price I can find for aluminum with no minimum purchase. It takes about 6 hours to make a full 4-fingered set. I actually saw a youtube "how to" video last year and that inspired me. Eventually I felt I had progressed enough to make a youtube channel about knuckle dusters and the rest is history :P

Permalink Reply by Terry Barkes on August 28, 2009 at 14:19

Well, I make all my own knives. You can check out my website and see how I do it. Need help, just call me.

Permalink Reply by CaptJeff Saylor on August 28, 2009 at 21:05

thanks Terry, will do! feel free to post your pics of your knife on my Display your Kinfe discussion page if your like.
thanks again

Permalink Reply by Dennis Todd (Bear) on September 7, 2009 at 1:33

I am a Blacksmith and belong to the Indiana Blacksmith Association I have made several of my personal knives I have a set of Damascus knives I made about 25-30 yrs ago and used Ebany for the handels I have made blades from old files and railroad spikes and of types of steel I have used stag wood verious types leg bones from cow and deer I ahave not been able to work the forge for several years due to having 3 strokes I have been making knives since late 70's but I carve walking Sticks and canes most of the time I also attend several Rendezvous during the year and sell them
I have lived in Indiana all my live except for the time I was serviving this great country from 1960-1969 in the US Navy my field was Mineman EOD 2nd cass, thanks to all and have a great year Bear (Dennis Todd)

Permalink Reply by Dennis Todd (Bear) on September 7, 2009 at 1:36

I will post picturs as soon as I can of the knives that I have and made I have had many given to me through the years buy friends and traded for several also
Bear (Dennis Todd)

Permalink Reply by Brad Hyde on September 7, 2009 at 6:49

Thank you Dennis for your service to this great country!

Permalink Reply by CaptJeff Saylor on September 7, 2009 at 22:17

thanks Bear! i have a discussion page called "display your knives". when you get your pics post them on there!! cant wait to see them!! what part of indiana are you from?? i live in the northwest area, about 30 miles from chicago, 10 minutes from lake michigan. thanks for your information!!!
CaptJeff