Who here makes or has made a knife?
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I'm just curious...How many folks here have made their own knife/knives? I hope this isn't inappropriate for this forum...
So, do you make them as a hobby? Do you sell them? What type of knives do you like to make?
I've made three kit knives so far and am about to start my first two "from scratch" knives. One out of 1080 carbon steel w/ Black Dymonwood scales and another out of D2 with blue G-10 scales.
If all goes well, I will have a new hobby. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/12/09 01:31 PM
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/12/09 01:49 PM
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banana-clip
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Cool looking knive David.
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David Brown
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Cool looking knive David. Thanks They have been on hold for a little while, but this summer I am going to hit it hard & make a bunch. My Helper is out of school in two weeks. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/12/09 04:57 PM
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Wow, very nice. We have some creative folks. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I hope I can do half as well as some of these....The most intimidating part is getting the blade grind correct.
Very nice knives guys.
So, are these done as a hobby, made for friends and family or do you make them to sell?
Just curious....Mine is going to be hobby to start - then friends and fam then who knows. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/12/09 07:22 PM
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I carved some knives out of wood. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
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05/12/09 08:55 PM
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I've whittled a few out of wood too. And ground some out of slate. And eventually I'll pull together my casting project and have a copper knife (well, a dagger really)...
I think he meant "steel knives" even though he didn't say it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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05/12/09 09:20 PM
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05/12/09 09:30 PM
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+1 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/12/09 09:32 PM
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I've made a few. Mostly from A2.
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05/13/09 12:06 AM
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Click my sig for a bunch of knife making info.
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05/13/09 01:44 AM
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I've made a few... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I made this one a few years back that sheath is history though... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I made the front one, and my dad made the back one many years ago... A little necker. A chopper with my Urban Mutt. Another chopper. I've got more, I'll have to dig them out though... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/13/09 02:24 AM
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This was my first attempt ever. 440C Ash scales,white liners. I like Jeff's version alot better! Peace.
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/13/09 12:55 PM
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Mag, I like the blade shape of this one a LOT!!!! Not sure about the handle, but LOVE the blade shape. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/13/09 05:03 PM
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i ordered the parts kit for the modern skinner this morning, from knifekits.com
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/13/09 09:11 PM
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thanks KG. i call it the magmuk.
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/13/09 10:46 PM
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Here are a couple of mine: my fav: sister's cake knife: one for mom: one for my best friend's kid:
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05/14/09 12:07 AM
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05/14/09 08:17 PM
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/14/09 10:39 PM
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/14/09 10:43 PM
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A couple of mine. B I really like the top one, Brian. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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05/14/09 10:47 PM
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Thanks Vic. That is my basic "bushcrafter" outline, but one of the guys wanted me to flat grind it and I loved it! I really want to make myself one now.....just need to get around to it. Here are a couple more of that one.
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/14/09 11:02 PM
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That is a practical and useful looking knife. To me, it looks all business, and that is beautiful.
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05/16/09 11:18 PM
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Great looking knives Brian. I have actually been to your web site a few times.
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/17/09 12:10 AM
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I have never made my own knife. I know my limitations and there are enough talented knife makers out there that I don't really have the desire to make one.
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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I hear ya Tiki...I am trying but it IS harder than one would think. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Some folks here have shown some very nice knives. I hope i can someday make something even half as nice as some of these. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/18/09 01:14 AM
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couldn't bring myself to hit the real M9 so made me a copy to beat up
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Re: Who here makes or has made a knife?
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05/18/09 09:54 AM
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Hey FC, that's very nice. What steel did you use?
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