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Ohh! Me please! Am just starting out , and this would really help with the draw filing!

Thanks - I guessed as much ;) My plan is to start by hand, and then get a basic grinder if it looks like I'm not getting anywhere. Have already scoped out a decent hobby-level grinder. Who knows, though - hand tools might just do it for my first try? Dave

I'm toying with doing my first attempt with hand tools (files, etc). would it then be advisable to grind the blades before HT? Or is it still relatively easy to hand-file hardened steel? When you say that BRK hand grinds hardened blades, do you mean with hand-files, etc, or hand ground on a...

Hi, Have been reading the various maker tutorials available(while waiting for my first knifemaking supplies to arrive!). I've noticed that some makers heat treat the knife blanks before grinding the primary bevel, and some heat treat after. Are there any benefits or problems with either...

Oooh ooh! Something interesting about me...um...I was once on the roof of my building and the police were called 'cos they thought I was going to jump! ;P I wasn't..honest! Thanks for the chance! Dave

Hi all! I'm gearing up to start my next project, and have planned to try a karambit-style handle, with a more conventional style of blade (either a drop point or modified wharncliffe). May also make it reverse-edged. For a long time I've itched to have a reverse-edged knife with a karambit...

I have a few old FRN spyderco knives, which have pinned construction. Have seen a couple of examples where people have converted pinned folders to screw construction. Has anyone here done this, and if so, how? :) Thanks! Dave

hi all! Managed to finish my first set of scales for the spyderco Manix 2. Am now in love with canvas micarta! Thanks to everyone who commented on my previous cry for help post regarding handle screw holes. Was wondering about finishing the handles - what's the best way to get that...

In again for me please! :)

Thanks again to everyone for the amazingly quick and informative replies! EdCaffreyMS: Will definitely keep that in mind. Still tossing up what kind of holes to drill - I'll likely be making more than one set of handles for this knife, so it may end up being a combination of both! Tracy: Big...

I'm in please! Dave

Thanks everyone for the tips. Bossdog, I noticed the counterbore bits on your site as well as knifekits.com. I believe the scale screws are actually flat head, with tapered necks, like these: http://www.usaknifemaker.com/store/screw-080x14-flat-head-gold-plate-ss-100ct-p-1483.html Is...

I'm planning to make a set of G10 scales for my Spyderco Manix 2 folder. It has recessed flat head scale screws, and I was wondering if I could ask for advice about drilling the holes appropriately to have to screws flush with the scale? What kind of bit/method would be best to drill the...

Must...spread...word! ;P #777 for me thanks! Dave

Made it just in time! Me to! i'm in. Thanks! Dave