Reeceknight Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 would just like to pick your brains really as this is somthing I have wanted to do for a long time. what the best way around this? to purchase a kit? build from scratch? or purchase the blade? Best material to make a handle etc. Would really be gratefully for any instructions, advice or tips. I get the idea of it through looking on Internet and threads of course but could do with some guidance Thanks Reece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Build it from scratch. Check out file knives on the interweb! Buy the scales and finish them or get a block and shape it! Ps I have had a go at both, buying a blade from Hennie Haynes and made a file knife. The latter was more satisfying. Edited February 6, 2014 by Lampwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Would I say it's worth me buying the blade the first time around? and doing the handle etc and buying the bits and bobs I need. See how it goes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Sure. That's how I did it! Watch out mind it gets a bit addictive! My first file knife cost me (20p from a boot sale) and about £150 in bits and bobs! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yes iv noticed the parts range from cheap to expensive, blocks of exotic wood and antlers etc for handles lol just the blades are expensive, il just have a go! on a budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) This was part way through my first Hennie Haynes knife! I messed up those scales and one other set!! Will post a picture of the end product when I next sit at my PC! Dam that didn't work! Can I post an image on the ipad? I think the file is too large! Edited February 6, 2014 by Lampwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Get yourself on the British blades site , lots of great tips and advice on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) I have found these people really have a lot of good stuff http://www.attacc.com/knife-blades/ Edited February 7, 2014 by Clamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Also try www.brisa.fi and The Good Stuff Shop (you'll have to search for the latter, as I can't remember the url off the top of my head). Both sell excellent components. Do beware - it's addictive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) i could do you a kit for a dirk or sgian dubh. it would include blade,stainless steel, sheave and a piece of old bog oak . for £30 posted Edited February 7, 2014 by johnphilip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llanshooter Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Whalefish is your man. He knows hi stuff see other thread "Recent Knife work" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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