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Comment by Alexander Noot on July 20, 2011 at 2:55

@Jan, actually buying equipment is somewhat harder to find than knives. Buying knives isn't all that tough. There are a few shops not too far from my home. They're more expensive than in the states though.

 

Buying equipment though that's a definite pain in the backside. There aren't many dedicated toolshops around. Most are just general hardware/DIY chains. And they don't have very good material. For instance it took me a long time to find a source of sanding paper close to home. Ended up finding it in a car specialty shop. The hardwarestores only had stock that went up to 400 grit and couldn't order anything else.

 

@Stephen, looking back on this one I think you're right and a Lanyard hole would have been in place. I'm using the leftovers of that micarta at the moment on a knife. When it's done I'll be sure to post it.

Comment by Jan Carter on July 19, 2011 at 18:11

Alexander,

I am certain that she is pleased and happy.  I know that buying knives in the Netherlands can be a challange.  Do you have the same types of challanges in buying the equipment to build knives?

Comment by stephen tungate on July 19, 2011 at 17:53

that is nice knife but i think it should of had a lanyard hole on center back of knife instead of another pin off set.i like the warncliff style blade though and nice micarta scales...good job

Comment by Alexander Noot on July 19, 2011 at 12:31

The only grinder I had. A $30 one from a local supermarket. The grind is kind of rough. I got a nicer one two months back. Makes for much nicer work. On this one the plunge was cut with a needle file and then I ground out the flat freehand.