Building my first Knife

[Toby Ainger-Putt]

Id really like to have a crack at making my own knife and i was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for blades handles etc.

[TheOutdoorist]

For a first time I would buy a knife making kit so you have everything you need, that's what i plan to do when I have my first go :)

Regards, Ben

[f0rm4t]

I was looking at buying one of these off of eBay (http://tinyurl.com/bt7a55a).

But I'm going to wait, as I seem to just want to make everything bushcrafty at the moment, which means I'll actually succeed in very little.
You can buy some beautiful wood blocks of the tinterweb too for your handles.

Good luck mate! Make sure you post some pics :D

[paulthefish2009]

Loads of very clever knife makers(cutliers?) on here Toby,sure one will be along soon to offer advice. Paul

[fish]

ide make a stick tang kit first.

[Toby Ainger-Putt]

I found a kit for 58 quid which is the enzo trapper has anybody made or owned one of these that would recommend it?

[Tony1948]

Ya Rune made that,he did a good job on it.Id go with fish on the first one,stick tang.1or2 of my stik tang blades587558765877I think there are 2or3there that I bought.Atb,,,,,,,,,,,TONY.

[biker-bri]

I made my first knife from a kit, then went on to make several more just by buying the bits you need.
stick with the stick tang for your first one ( pardon the pun ) loads of blades and wood to choose from and easy to make
you don't need any special tools - power drill, sander, epoxy glue some files time and imagination is about all you need
you can add to the list as you go on, be patient don't rush and it will turn out usable.
Cheers Bri


A couple of links to suppliers, the usual disclaimer applies.

http://http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/index.html
http://http://www.english-handmade-knives.co.uk/
http://www.knifescales.co.uk/

[Toby Ainger-Putt]

I like the laplander you made tony where did you manage to find the parts for that?

[Toby Ainger-Putt]

Cheers Bri, im having a look through now.

[Tony1948]

Thanks TA-P the blade came from www.engish-handmade-knives.co.uk I think it was about £20 the antler ram and buffalo horn I buy from a guy I now who makes walking sticks.I think wwwE H K co.uk Chris Matthews is on hoilday at the moment he says on his web page that he isant sending nout out untill the 19th of this mounth,you can buy most of the bit you'll need off ebay,if you need any help with anything give us a shout.

[Toby Ainger-Putt]

was the blade by any chance the lauri laplander blade?

[Tony1948]

Yes it is,I'v made 3 so far I'm just about to start another as soon as chris gets back.

[Sar-ian]

Hi, if you're looking to make your own knife, check out you-tube. Theres loads of vids, and some easy step by step instructions, check it out I'm sure you'll find one....

[bushcraftybob]

i made this knife with all the bits coming from ebay . except the blade.. under £35 for the lot . 6195 really easy and a great project .. just take your time and enjoy ..