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KnifeMaker Using Old Files for Knives Old files can make wonderful knives. Many of these tools were made from proprietary alloys that would today be considered boutique specialt… Started by James McClendon	16	Nov 10, 2024 Reply by James McClendon
Backlock spring a question of hardness My friend and I decided to try to make a knife like a Buck 110 or Puma Prince but with modern materials and a different blade design. We de… Started by Serge S.	0	Aug 28, 2023
Help! What is this that I have? Can anyone tell me what this is? I found it over 30 years ago in upstate NY and it’s been in storage ever since. Thanks for any help! Started by Craig	5	Feb 15, 2022 Reply by Lars Ray
Finding the right glue I am trying to make some simple kitchen knives. I bought some Schrade factory blades at auction and I have some nice pieces of mule deer ho… Started by Robert W Heggie	2	Feb 25, 2021 Reply by Kevin D
KnifeMaker Knife Blanks I am a knife builder, but not a blade maker. I have a few requests for custom blade designs and want to know where I can get blades made an… Started by Ken Cramer	3	Dec 12, 2019 Reply by Jan Carter
Forge Hi, I'm researching knives making as another hobby, forges are they just coal or can I buy little gas forges, I live on a small island and… Started by Ian	12	Dec 22, 2017 Reply by Dave S.
KnifeMaker My Shop Things changed a bit from the first pics I postedDSCF4086.JPG Started by Glenn "Oz" Osborne	1	Dec 21, 2017 Reply by Bryan W
Grinders Looking for your thoughts on whats the best grinder and the best set ups and if the no weld grinder plans are being used by anyone thank… Started by Russell McClenning	7	Dec 21, 2017 Reply by Jan Carter
Whats a good source for Knife Parts and Supplies? Ok so you need a thread lock thumb bob, or how about some bronze bushings? You say you broke the tip off a perfectly good damascus blade? W… Started by Steve Hanner	30	Dec 20, 2017 Reply by Dave S.
Cleaning Knives - the dos and don'ts Hi all just a Newbie here So Hope this is the right spot for this question. I have several old USA Schrades that have been sitting in their… Started by Derek Wells	20	Dec 20, 2017 Reply by Dave S.

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