I like my knives I build. Nothing like sticking a hog with a knife you build your self
What is the best way to start off to build a knife and what supplies will I need?
1. Something to cut out the general shape of blade you want, cutting torch, plasma cutter, my dad uses a concrete saw.
2. angle grinder to finish getting the shape.
3. 4x21 belt sander, grind the edge on it.
4. Drill press to put holes in for rivets, or you can skip that part and use epoxy to attach the handle.
5. Buffing wheel to shine the blade.
6. coarse, medium, and fine sharpening stone.
That should be all that you need to get started for practicing, if you really get into it and start getting good then there will be more to it like heat treating, and better sanders for hollow grinidng the blade.
All the supplies like steell, handle material and riverts go to texasknife.com
If anyone has any questions feel free to ask
