Couple I've made. Made a couple of kitchen knives too. Use 1084 for your first steel. Easy to work and heat...
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Couple I've made. Made a couple of kitchen knives too. Use 1084 for your first steel. Easy to work and heat...
Get into it man, Ive made a couple now. Not hard to do at all. Only need files a hacksaw and ideally a drill press. With a bit of elbow grease and a lot of sand paper you can make something pretty...
Not to denegrate terry's fantastic offer, but I would suggest that a re-curve is not the ideal starter profile. Op should at least be aware that you cannot (easily) sharpen them with conventional...
Get a bahco for now, once you've cut a few animals and spent some time in the bush get something that you know will suit your needs
Diamond stone, job done. Once you get a hang of sharpening a scandi they are far and away the easiest grind to sharpen. No guessing as to bevel angle