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

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

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

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

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

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