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Lady's and gentleman’s when we decided to make first knife - we are beginners! We have a lot of questions; unknown things, tips and tricks! I start my first knives and that’s why I decided to start this group! Professionals are invited!

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BLADE SHOW MAY 29- JUNE 2

Alabama Damascus Steel Booth #165

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Cutler pins

Started by Pete Schmidt. Last reply by Daniel Howland Mar 16. 2 Replies 1 Like

Hi Folks,Just wondering if anyone has had luck using cutler pins? I bought some to pin a Green River blade I did a handle for and not much luck. I tried hammering, and using my press to set the pins and every time the rivets bent. Is there a special…Continue

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I think I am finally starting to get my grinding down !!

Started by Pete Schmidt. Last reply by Pete Schmidt Mar 13. 5 Replies 2 Likes

Hi Folks,I just wanted to see if this looks good? I have been practicing for several months grinding blades with my 1x30 sander. I started off with O1 steel, but it got to expensive to practice on. I just decided to use the cheap mild steel from the…Continue

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Wood Allergies

Started by Pete Schmidt. Last reply by Jan Carter Jan 8. 2 Replies 1 Like

Hello Folks,Since we are new to knife making, I thought I would share a link to a great site where you can learn about Wood Toxicity and Allergens. I was really surprised how toxic some woods are! We should remember to always wear a mask and have…Continue

Beginner bushcraft knife.

Started by IvarsDay. Last reply by chipmonk Nov 18, 2012. 8 Replies 4 Likes

Hallo knife makers! I wan't to show my latest knifemaking / restoration for one lady. She gave me a vintage USSR made stainless knife blade, with lost handle scales.I take it to restore (clean, put a new handle, sharpen it and make a sheath).Here…Continue

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Stupid mistake and a little advice

Started by Pete Schmidt. Last reply by Pete Schmidt Nov 13, 2012. 11 Replies 2 Likes

Hi,Earlier today, I was sharpening a new kit knife I had finished, and thought I would test to see how sharp it was. First I tested to see if it would shave the hairs on my arm, and it did! The last test before going to the Emergency room was to…Continue

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whats the best way to achieve a good and symmetrical primary grind?

Started by Nick Arsenault. Last reply by Nick Arsenault Sep 8, 2012. 11 Replies 2 Likes

whats the best way to achieve a good and symmetrical primary grind? i have several tools at my disposal (bench grinder, sanders, hand held grinders, chop saw) and a friend with an old school milling machine... is there a way to get a good…Continue

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A bowie/Fighter Work In Progress

Started by Alexander Noot. Last reply by Robert Burris Aug 7, 2012. 44 Replies 3 Likes

Allright here we go, as promised. I've always wanted to own a big fighting knife/bowie. However ever since I started making knives I somehow can't justify spending a lot of money on a fixed blade to myself. So I decided to make it myself. As I have…Continue

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Scagel pocket knives W.I.P. (Work in Progress)

Started by Alexander Noot. Last reply by IvarsDay Aug 4, 2012. 26 Replies 0 Likes

Well, it's high time I started building my first folders. And for a style I've decided to build Scagel style stuff. Why? I love slipjoints, Scagels stuff has some awesome lines to it and I got my hands on some patterns for a build.Hopefully I'll end…Continue

new bowie knife builds

Started by stephen tungate. Last reply by stephen tungate May 23, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes

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First Fixed Blade Project

Started by Smiling-Knife. Last reply by Jeremi Lett May 22, 2012. 60 Replies 5 Likes

I'm assembling my first fixed blade knife. I bought a blade and few other bits. So far, I've cut the leather and spacer material for the handle. I have the first third or so loosely fitted on the tang. Will post an update on progress…Continue

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Comment by Jan Carter on April 23, 2012 at 19:10: Alexander,

Well I am sorry you did not sell as much as you would have liked. The next one will be better. Talking to the is the key, exactly what you said. What they like and thier price point. Then you can start dealing with them

KnifeMaker Comment by Alexander Noot on April 23, 2012 at 3:43: Stephen, unfortunately I only sold 4 pieces. And they were all the smaller ones. So all in I didn't even earn back the table price.

Nevertheless for me it was worth it in every way. And a good lesson in "sales" I guess. I learned that I need to engage more people in discussion about what they like and how much they're willing to pay for things. I experienced several moments where people picked something up, seemed quite excited about it....read the price and then walked away with a disappointed look on their face....whereas if they'd asked I'd happily have dropped my price.

Comment by stephen tungate on April 22, 2012 at 14:40: alexander how did you do at the show?did you sell all your knives?please tell us how the show went how was your first sells......

KnifeMaker Comment by Alexander Noot on April 22, 2012 at 0:51: Hi Jan, I did get one or two pictures, but unfortunately not nearly as many as I was hoping for. I spent pretty much all day talking to people about making knives.....and sadly I didn't spend a lot of time selling them. Made some good contacts though. I'll write a report of my experience of the show in the form of a blog or something. We could have used some americans at the show I think. Who knows, maybe in the future some makers from the states could come over.

Comment by Jan Carter on April 21, 2012 at 18:11: Alexander,

Cant wait to hear about the show. Hope you get some pics also

KnifeMaker Comment by Alexander Noot on April 17, 2012 at 3:36: And the final knives that I'm hoping to finish up before coming saturday, damasteel (stainless powder metalurgy damascus) blades in a Munin pattern.

Here they are after the (done by someone else) heat-treat in sulfuric acid:

And here are the individual blades:

I'm kind of hoping that not all of them will sell....because then I'll have a new personal EDC....

Comment by Jan Carter on April 14, 2012 at 18:13: very nice Alexander, we wish you the best at this show

Comment by Todd Helmkamp on April 14, 2012 at 17:49: Well Alexander it's a good thing you live so far away from me, cause if I could go to that show I'd spend a lot of money at your table! Excellent work sir!

KnifeMaker Comment by Alexander Noot on April 14, 2012 at 9:44: Here's more or less what my table will look like a week from now. I've got 4 knives to finish still but all they need is a quick etch, scales (already made), a polish and pocket sheaths.