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Ok, so there is a browning folder that i have that i broke the tip off of, is there anyone on the forum that would repair it for a good price? will get pics soon.

Well, when i was heat treating, i let the forge get too hot and waited too long, and the tip fell or melted off :( ban1

Ok, so my knife is ready to be heat treated, what do i have to do to heat treat with a primitive forge, i have motor oil to quench, oh and the steel is 5160, and it is around .25 thick on the spine.

Ok so a little intro, i have a 4 inch angle grinder, and a set of 2 files, Chainsaw, mill, and half round. I would like to get a grinder or a sander and i had acouple in mind and i need some opinions on them First up Grizzly Belt sander 1X30 $55+sh Second Grizzly Belt sander and disk...

I have been told that the edge of a knife needs to be no thinner than the edge of a dime at time of heat treat. Is this true? And What is the cheapest way to start heat treating by my self?

Hope you like it :D :running dog:

What do you use to cut your knife blanks out of the steel? ( looking for options lol)

Since i am new to knife making, is there a place that i can get small peices ( 12 in or less) of different steels for fairly cheap, Say, 01, 440,420, and 5160 ? to see which one i prefer for knifemaking?

Does any one have an estimate on the weight and shipping price of a 6 foot X 3 inches wide X .25 thick Billet of 5160? That is the smallest one at mc master carr, and i wanted to know how much to save for shipping.

Does anyone have the pros and cons for this steel for knife making, any help is much appreciated. :bud::running dog:

Firebrick for a propane forge, and will a propane pencil torch work for the forge?

Ok, how can i make a forge for really cheap ( under 50$ with all supplies) I really need one for heat treating, i would prefer propane but charcoal is ok too.

I have been making knives out of files, the grind in way. now since i have no way to heat treat the knife is always too soft. Also the edge is wavy. Are there ways to stop that from happening? Also should i get a different type of steel like 01 toolsteel, or 440 stainless? And should i stop...

Hello I am form ohio, i just started knife making 2 years ago, and i am still very limited in what i can make :D: So i hope to learn some stuff here :)