Steel for knife making

Rider · 2006-08-31T14:29:33+00:00

I have been making knives for several years. I have used everything from files to old cross cut saw blades to hacksaw blades. Every now and then I get lucky while at the local junkyard and find a piece that makes exceptional blades. Last summer, I found an old cross cut saw blade that must have been from the first half of the last centruy. It made strong blades with just a little flexibility that would sharpen up to a razor edge. They held their edge pretty well (not quite as long as a buck, but were sharpened differently). Most knives were set with antler handles. The few blades I made from files were strong but brittle (chipped) and consumed a lot of grinding wheel. I make mostly pelting/skinning knives and hunting knives. I am interested in hearing of any other experiences with blade making and what materials worked best. Also what you use for handles and how you mount them. Rider

Aug 31, 2006 20 Replies

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