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    Edge scribe

    Hey folks Ive seen some neat tools for scribing edges or grind lines but I cant seem to find anything on the Internet. Im sure im not using the correct term. Can anyone let me know where they got theirs?
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    Design feedback requested

    Hi folks, I'm new to knife making and would love some feedback on the bottom sketch here. I'm going for more of a piercing/thrusting style dagger. Thoughts?
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    scale fasteners

    Hi all, I keep seeing bolts used more than pins for scale fasteners. Can anybody cue me in? What are they? Where can I get?
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    How much material to remove before heat treat?

    As the title says, I'm wondering how much blade material I should remove before heat treating. I seem to think I recall hearing someone say to not grind the blade to it's final profile, but maybe 3/4 of the way then heat treat and grind to a final finish after heat treating. Is that best...
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    Best template material?

    I've had recommendations to keep a master template for each "keeper" design. What material would you recommend for cutting fixed blade templates? Tried 1/8" luaun but it splintered too much. Polymer sheets? Composite?
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    Noob from Pittsboro, NC

    Hello all! I'm brand new to the world of making knives. I recently stumbled across Gough Custom on YouTube and got bit by the bug. Mr. Gough's video "Making a Custom Knife for an Infantryman" showed me that I could make a pretty decent knife with just hand tools and some creativity. Add to...
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