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Guys thank you for posting. I figure I would start simple first. I start a line lock and found out it was above my skill level at this time. Once I get a friction done ill move to a slip folder and so on. My main concern on friction knives is the thumb portion of the blade and the length it...

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Also would like to know which hole when your drilling the blade is forward. I understand you drill your pivot hole and then two holes next to it. One is for the stop. I am thinking the other hole is used when you cut the blade and this is the location of the pin stop in closed position and the...

I decided to start with a friction folder as my first pocket knife. Need some pointers please Question 1: Is there a length of the blade stop needs to be (the end of the bade that comes in contact with your thumb) I understand there is a pivot and stop pins and the knife rests on the stop pin...

Sorry but what's a surface grinder. I have a belt sander. Can I use that

Great thank you. Ill see what steel I can find. Is there a place that offers thinner metal or do you all take it down from larger stock

What is the blade thickness people use for small to medium size folders? Im starting my first one and would like to get the correct steel size thanks Tim

OK thanks.... I looked at the site but it seems they only use paypal. I do not use this.

Thanks for posting this. I was hoping to make the bricks work bit maybe I need to look into this. Satanite, can this be found local or need to order direct? Thanks

Mr Sanders how do I get additional information on cost and minimum quantity Tim

Can you please advisesome vendors who will treat 1084 steel. Im making three or four 6" blades. Thanks

Well I had a slow day so I decided to try to put the 2 brick forge together. I was able to hollow out the center and was about 2" diameter. I drilled the hole for the burner at the top right side looking at the front. I purchased the atlas burner and regulator from USAknifemaker. I put some...

Thanks all. I ordered the plans off USA knifemaker. I am having a hard time understanding one item. I hope everyone does not snicker to loud.... the liners used on folders, I have seen 0.03 up to 0.04" nickel silver material. I am having a hard time sourcing this. Am I looking under the wrong...

Any other helpful hints or suggestions?

I picked up some of the books mentioned here. Is there any books out there that give you the prints or layouts of the parts? Any words of wisdom on how to start out. I am a little concerned about making some of the parts and the correct sizes. Sorry for the dumb questions from the new guy!

OK thank you. I added "My way" to my growing wish list. Any other recommendations?

I am looking to make some pocket knives soon. I would like to know if there are some good books I can get to learn how to make them and the process that goes into making all the parts. I just picked up Pocket Knife for beginners and it had some really good ideas. The knives in the book are...

Thank you all, I understand everyone has there way of making knives. I just wanted to make sure I was on the right path instead of the ditch.

I am going to start my first knife from scratch. I have done some kit knifes before. I purchased some 1084 steel and before I wreck the first blank I would like to explain my understanding of the process and see if it is correct. If I am wrong please point it out. -Cut the design out of the...

I understand We will look into if the forge can be swung or not. For the time, will the burner they offer be ok for a two brick forge or is it to large? 30K burner and 0-20psi regulator. Thanks