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Ok so today I cut out something vaguely knife shaped so I could practice on actual blade grinding. This is my very first ever attempt. It's a long way from where I want it to be, but I don't hate it :) it's better than I thought it would be for sure (I only did one side) ... It's got that weird...

(Yes, that's a play off Mudman's diving in :) ) After messing around with a Harbor Freight 4x36 (and being fairly frustrated with it), I bought a Craftsman 2x42. I know it's not that badass, but it's MILES better than the 4x36 :) And of course, first step, get rid of that annoying chunk of...

Ive seen a couple of videos on YouTube of these home made grinders using "repurposed" treadmill parts... and looking around it seems like a great way to get a 2-2.5 HP Variable speed motor for under $200 (I found one on Craigslist for $100 that was a 2.5hp, with a nice slider for speed control)...

A friend of mine is battling breast cancer (she has a great attitude, and I know she's gonna kick it's butt!) ... Anyway, they were doing a benefit for her and they asked me for a donation, so I said sure, I've got enough stuff to get one ready... So I start putting together this one : Well...

So my first two knives are pre made blades (2nd one bought from Jantz (their American made ones) and first one from Texas Knifemakers supply) which I finished out. Both then given away as gifts, but a friend of my moms loved the first one so much he's paying me to do one for him. Here's the...

Ok, im not really having much luck with the edge grinding thing, using the 4x36 Harbor Freight sander, so I was thinking about just concentrating on making some handles on some premade blades (in particular the ones Jantz makes here in the US). This is what I did for my brother in laws...

OK, Ive got my "shop space" set up, with a few power tools, and some hand tools (4x36 HF belt grinder, drill press, cheap band saw). I've played around with some handles (couple of premade knife blanks, basic kitchen style knives) and I'm wanting to move up to actually making something "for...

Hey everyone, I've been lurking for a month now, and figured it was time to say hi :) I'm a complete noob, but I've had a love of knives my entire life, but up until recently have never even thought about actually making them... I promise to try to keep the questions to a minimum (note I said...