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Title: first try
Post by: ronp on March 22, 2011, 06:12:00 PM

I am not handy at all, but here we go.  About a year ago I bought a file blade blank from Clarence and finally got up the nerve to attempt to put a handle on it.  I had some scraps of hardwood laying around and used them.  I like the feel of the blade and it might make a good hunting knife to carry.

 (http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m165/ronp3009/knife_012.jpg)

A few years ago I cut a skinner type blade out of a circular saw blade and finally put some scales on it, too.  The blade is pretty thin and the handle seems "too curved."  I might just hang it on my bow rack, 'cause it doesn't seem useful.

 (http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m165/ronp3009/knife_013.jpg)

Anybody know where to get another blade or two so I can try my luck at putting another handle on?
thanks - Ron

Title: Re: first try
Post by: rover brewer on March 22, 2011, 06:37:00 PM

great job.

Title: Re: first try
Post by: milehi101 on March 23, 2011, 08:37:00 PM

Jantz has a good selection.  They are located in Oklahome

Title: Re: first try
Post by: skullworks on March 23, 2011, 09:29:00 PM

I like it! Jantz, Sheffield, Texas Knife Supply.

Title: Re: first try
Post by: kansas stik man on March 23, 2011, 09:29:00 PM

file knife is pretty sweet

Title: Re: first try
Post by: ronp on March 24, 2011, 05:26:00 PM

Thanks everyone.  I checked out Jantz and Texas Knife Supply for some blades.  They look real nice. I need to order a couple and try again at putting scales on.  I really like the looks of the damascus blades, but the are pricey.  I better practice on some of the less expensive blades.