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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: jmar595 on March 31, 2007, 09:40:00 PM
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I am working on my first knife, using stock removal method, I cut it to shape last night and started grinding an edge. It is not pretty. How do you get a good even edge on the blade, is there some way to make a guide or something, I have a very basic grinder, with a wheel on both sides of the motor. Would a file be best, just grind it close and then file the rest, then use a sharpener to get the edge?
Also, how do u stabilize elk horn for the handle? I imagine u drill out the middle then fille it with epoxy, don't know how u would get out the air bubbles, let the epoxy cure, then drill a hole about the appoximate size then use a flat file the size of the tang to get it finished. After all that I guess u glue the handle in with epoxy, what kind is best, and what kind of glue would u use for wood? And what is a good finish to use? Sorry, lots of questions, but I guess there always is the first go around on something like this. I will try and do a build a long on it and see how that goes, but I need some help from my friends. Thanks a bunch!
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I'm working on my first knife also.
I have the same questions.
Is there a web-site for making knives, like there is TRAD GANG for bows?
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You may find some useful info on the following websites. There are some talented makers on this site that may also provide some input. You should check out the upcoming hammer-in in Old Washington Arkansas if you get a chance. You can forge a knife with some of the top makers in the U.S.
http://www.knives.com/blade.html
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/
http://p207.ezboard.com/btheanvil54554
Bob
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Second for bladeforums. A good site with folks who give good, solid advice.
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for epoxy, I like the Devcon 2 Ton clear (not the fast 5 minute type) found at Walmart. Very hard and clear.
I made my first knives with a bench grinder, just tried to evenly go from one side to the other so the blade was even.
Can't answer the elk horn questions.
Dan
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Put some Ca glue inside the elk antler and let it dry for awhile. Works great after your antler handle is done also <><