ukkat Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Afternoon all, has anyone tried out one of the knife making kits such as http://www.armynnavy.com/catalog/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/5110 and whats the finished product look like, i would love to do the whole sherbang, but limited tools and experience would this be a good project to start with. or is it best to buy a blank and some scales and do it that way. Cheers. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12boreblue Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 These kits are for sale all over the internet, which to me means no one is buying them!!! So I ask myself why?....and decide must be an issue so no go. go to handmade knives.com or google it, they do soem nice kits and very friendly and helpfull. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfbee Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 http://www.english-handmade-knives.co.uk/ are great. I brought an Enzo Trapper blank and made my own Micarta scales. Great fun and relatively easy for a 1st knife project. Chances are they'll be at the Shooting show if you're thinking of going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskoky Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I agree with halfbee the enzo knives are really good quality and easy to make especially with limited tools. I have made two now, both from the site linked above, you can get all the bits you need there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Here ya go mate, this is my second knife Ive made from that kit. Made this when I was at uni so also had little access to tools. Tools used: Hand drill and a few bits - to drill hole to take the tang Standard araldite Wood rasp/file Chisel Sand papers of different grades Linseed oil Something to clamp the knife to A decent wood file (if thats what they are called, not as harsh as a rasp) with one sized curved was the most useful tool for making this knife. Saves having to carve too much with a chisel. For 30 odd pounds I think its great value and if you really mess it up you can always cut off the handle material and start again. You can also make the handle to any design you wish, the lighter coloured wood was a bit of seasoned eucalyptus. Also by putting leather between the harder materials means that you can butt the joints up really tight without having to worry too much about getting a perfect square fit. It also turns a really nice dark shade of brown when you apply the oil. Give me a shout if you need any tips of advice, would be happy to help! Edit to say: if you have a dremel type tool that would also make it easier to build and just use a sanding wheel. Edited February 18, 2013 by Curly87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukkat Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Silly question but.. is it just the araldite that is keeping the handle on?? the Knife looks really good. Very professional. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon_snIPer Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 WOW, good one mate. /S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Yes I have made one years ago, here is it done. And yes the handle is held on with araldite, to aid the bond you whack the hell out of the tang to make it corrigated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Dunkield - Which "kit" did you use orf that one mate and what do you think of the blade quality please? Also, how long (Roughly) would you say it took you to complete the job? I'm only asking as it might help others out in making a decision on which kit to buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 The blade is fine, keeps it's edge OK, but at it relatively soft [by that I mean compared to fancy steels] but in return that means it is easy to sharpen. This is the kit, mine was 30 quid or so, so they have gone up - a lot :blink: http://www.attacc.co...nifemaking-kit/ I guess you have to decide if you want to go down the kit route or do one from scratch. Complete build was a few hours, the hardest bit is drilling out the hole for the tang to go into the handle, you need long drills and bit of patience to not snap them, or do the handle in sections like the other one above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 The blade is fine, keeps it's edge OK, but at it relatively soft [by that I mean compared to fancy steels] but in return that means it is easy to sharpen. This is the kit, mine was 30 quid or so, so they have gone up - a lot :blink: http://www.attacc.co...nifemaking-kit/ I guess you have to decide if you want to go down the kit route or do one from scratch. Complete build was a few hours, the hardest bit is drilling out the hole for the tang to go into the handle, you need long drills and bit of patience to not snap them, or do the handle in sections like the other one above. Agree you have to be careful drilling out the hole for the tang. The handle on mine was made that way because I snapped a drill bit and had to cut the curly birch in half to retrieve it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 These kits are for sale all over the internet, which to me means no one is buying them!!! Cheers Or perhaps that they are very popular? I have made 3 of these, good kits and the blades hold a very nice edge. Having practiced on these though I now just buy blade blanks and make the rest up from scratch. Ronnie Sunshines and Uttings are good sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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