I would like to start making chef's knives using either cpm154 or elmax, problem is I don't know where to start. I have a design on paper and was going to order the flat stock, cut the shape on my band saw. And that is as far as I've gotten. My question is what do I do about heat treating, and will the steel come flat ground or will I have to machine it myself. I'm looking for for some pointers on where a newbie can start.