DanRM Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I started making a knife this morning using my old one as a template. got the blade itself ok so far but cut to deep making the tang, so its thinner than i planned. the tang is one with will be inserted into a drilled block of wood as a handle. Im worried that it may be too thin and i will have the risk of it weakening the knife. Here is a pic of what i have done so far Any tips to correct it? if you think it may be a weak point of the blade Thanks DanRM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 What steel a you using, and what thickness is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanRM Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 What steel a you using, and what thickness is it? Its an old file and its 5mm thick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I would have thought it would be strong enough, a you going to heat treat and temper it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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