"warped handle scale"

Started Feb 1, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes

I received a rather expensive (but gorgeous) set of stabalized desert ironwood handle scales for a recent project. One of them is a bit "warped" for lack of a better term. I would like to straighten…Continue

How do you attach a new brass guard to an old hardened blade

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Davey Jun 5, 2015. 7 Replies 1 Like

What is the best method for affixing a brass guard to an old hardened blade? Should I fix the guard before attaching the handle; or, handle first? The blade is somewhat thinner than the pre-fab slot…Continue

Tags: fitting, guard, brass, making, Knife

Are there any machinists available?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Carter May 30, 2012. 12 Replies 2 Likes

I am having an awful time trying to drill 440C stainless. Can anyone give me suggestions? I am looking for somewhere to purchase drill bits for stainless steel. I am looking for top quality bits that…Continue