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urbanranger
23-02-04, 12:12 PM
Hello I'm a new member of the forum , I have always had an interest in blades but over the last couple of years I have become more and more interested in the actual making of blades rather than just use and collection. My only problem is that I don't know where to start, I know a little about the theory but nothing about the practice :confused: so any advice/information gratefully accepted. After all this is the information superhighway :D
Cheers
jon
Dave Barker
23-02-04, 12:15 PM
Hello I'm a new member of the forum , I have always had an interest in blades but over the last couple of years I have become more and more interested in the actual making of blades rather than just use and collection. My only problem is that I don't know where to start, I know a little about the theory but nothing about the practice :confused: so any advice/information gratefully accepted. After all this is the information superhighway :D
Cheers
jon

Welcome :newbie:

I just make the shafts and the sheaths, although I have thought and will dabble in Stock removal later. I suggest that this is prolly the easiest way to start. There are plnty of people here who would take the Ht for you.

Chip in with your 2 p worth, say you meaning and have fun. we are all relatively friendly :lmao: although there are a few nutters her.. eh mushi,,, peders!
shing
23-02-04, 12:52 PM
hi Jon and welcome,

I would suggest getting some books, "How to make knives" by Loveless and Barney is a excellent book that provides a lot of practical advice on using machines and hand tools to make knives, Wayne Goddard's "Wonder of Knifemaking" and "$50 knife shop" are also very good with discussions on steel types and heat treating. These are avialable from http://outdoorsuppliesuk.com/classicknifekits/books/books.html who also stock knife making supplies.

I sure there are also forum members with practical knife making experience who would be happy to answer specific questions.
PS_Bond
23-02-04, 12:56 PM
There are also more good DVDs coming onto the market, for those who have a more visual learning style. I need to sort out a review of the Ox Forge DVD I received last week...

I'd probably go with $50 Knife Shop and How to Make Knives, per Shing's recommendations.
ZDP-189
23-02-04, 01:16 PM
Hi and Welcome!

My way was to just buy a blade and throw myself into knifemaking. I had already collected for some time, so I new what knife would suit me, but the beauty of DIY is that you make less expensive mistakes!

Seriously though, other than buying a book, go to the Brisa.fi, Sheffield Supplies, Knifekits.com, etc. sites, and choose a kit to make as an easy first project.
Jon
23-02-04, 06:41 PM
Hi Jon, welcome to the forum. :)

There is a complete mix of experience here, complete beginers (like me) right up to proffesional makers. So you're in the right place.

For information try these sites.

http://www.engnath.com/public/intable.htm

http://hossom.com/tutorial/jonesy/

http://www.customknifedirectory.com/CKD_TutorialFrameset.htm?CKD_Tutorials.htm~tmain

http://www.knivesby.com/knifemaking.html



Jon.
Ross
23-02-04, 06:43 PM
I'm afraid I cant help you make a knife but I can help you decide where to carry it! Welcome to the forum.
Colin KC
23-02-04, 08:21 PM
Welcome:newbie:;)

Any questions, jus' fire 'em at the commons 'n' someone'll respond (& mebbe put it in it's rightful place, if it don' belong there)

Jus' don' be afraid to ask, we all were newbies once:D
dtalbot
23-02-04, 10:34 PM
Hello I'm a new member of the forum , I have always had an interest in blades but over the last couple of years I have become more and more interested in the actual making of blades rather than just use and collection. My only problem is that I don't know where to start, I know a little about the theory but nothing about the practice :confused: so any advice/information gratefully accepted. After all this is the information superhighway :D
Cheers
jon
You've come to the right place here :biggthump Abour 6 weeks ago I was in the same position as you, now I've got one finished project under my belt, and two more underway. I know a whole load more about metalurgy and how to use my coal fired cooker to heat treat steel and best of all have found a really friendly and helpful bunch.
Welcome
David
missing link
25-02-04, 04:47 PM
Welcome
Trond
25-02-04, 07:04 PM
Welcome, remember once youve started the knifemaker path there is no turning back, you will become one of us knifeaholics :D
urbanranger
25-02-04, 08:23 PM
Thankyou everyone you have been most helpful and hospitable. It seems I came to the right place nice one :biggthump
Chux
01-03-04, 01:42 AM
Welcome to the forum.
kniv-per
08-03-04, 09:57 AM
Hello Jon,
and welcome to a world of knifepeople ... :swordfigh
I'm also quite a new member, and can tell you that you have many
hours ahead, if you want to check out this enormeus forum..
:hmmm:
You are amongst friend.. Allways kind people to help you out, just ask..
If you ever come to Denmark... Give me a hint, and I'll make you stay in Denmark more intersted..
have a :bad: , sit back and have some :lurk:

See you around