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Well that looks amazing!

Anyone have any input on using bamboo cutting boards for handles. Is acacia wood good for handles?

Thank you, I will continue to do my research

When using wood for knives do they have to be stabilized? I haven’t used any wood on any of my first builds.

So, I bit the bullet and ordered some parks 50. Does this oil need to be heated to a certain temperature to quench blades?

Thanks, I’ve watched some videos on how to make knives from old files, but I haven’t quite found out the oil that is used to quench in.

Anyone have the steps I should take in order to make a file knife? What is the preferred quench oil? Thanks

I’m located in Maryland. I just placed an order through pops supply, it seems to me his prices were a lot better than the others I checked including alpha. Has anyone ever had issues ordering from there ? Already recieved a shipping notification. That was fast!!

Anyone know who has the best deals on knife steels at the moment? Shipping costs included of course.

Thanks for all the great info dogs! Is there any steels that you would recommend or think would work quenching in peanut oil?

This is exactly what I was looking for thank you! I can now use this information to get started.

Well I started with 1095 for my first four blades and have a piece of 1075 and 80crv2 that I want to use next. I would like to try o1 After my next two. Chances are that I will end up purchasing both oils at some point in time.

Should I just go with AAA, so I can use it for a variety of steels?

I have a piece of 80crv2 and would like to try o1 at some point, would these be ok in parks 50 or would I need another like AAA? This hobby is going to get real expensive and I’m still using a cheap 1x30 grinder! I guess you can’t put a price tag on happiness and I will keep rehearsing that line...

Thanks dogs! I will have to upload some pics! I have a lot to learn and I think some of you might just be what I need.

I’m definitely going to be purchasing some parks 50, I was just trying to hold off as it looks to be a bit pricey. Anyone know who has it the cheapest right now?

The steel is from alpha, so that makes me feel better. My first knives seemed to turn out ok with the peanut oil, although I really want to move on to parks 50 as I evolve with my ability and skills. Maybe I will give peanut oil a try with the 1075 steel and see how it turns out. Thank you for...

Hello everyone, I am new here and have always been interested in knives! Been bitten by the making bug and have just started my fifth knife. I am really starting to find this hobby to be a form of therapy and am excited to create some functional art to share with you all!

Hello knife dogs, I am a longtime lurker and new “knifemaker”. I am working on making my fifth knife, my first four were 1095 and I quenched them in peanut oil. My fifth one will be in 1075 and I am pretty sure I can use the same peanut oil to quench. Am I correct that I can heat treat the 1075...