Sidearms & Scatterguns Has anybody used these blades?

[Dylan in AZ]

I stumbled across this place recently while looking for ideas for a project. I think it's a really cool idea so long as they are of decent quality.

http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php?cPath=2

I'm specifically looking at this knife:

http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/product_info.php?cPath=2_80&products_id=443

Can anyone comment on the quality of these knives?

Thanks,
Dylan

 

[creids98292]

Re: Has anybody used these blades?

Aus 6 is low grade stainless steel, just be aware of that. It will sharpen easy but not retain an edge well.

 

[Hawk45]

Re: Has anybody used these blades?

If you are interested in making knives order some of Aldo's 1084, get some files and a vice and start filling. You'd be amazed what you can do the good annealed steel and files. You can send out to Heat treat or do yourself with a coal fire and a hairdryer. Go till non-magnetic then 3 temper cycles in your oven at 400 for 1 hr. Put on your final edge and sand to preferred finish. Bolt/glue on some handles and done!! See how easy that is..

http://njsteelbaron.com/index.php?page=s...t&Itemid=55

http://www.usaknifemaker.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=96_28

 

[Dylan in AZ]

Re: Has anybody used these blades?

Thanks guys! I've decided that if I ever want to do something like this that i'll just get all of the neccessairy equipment and start making my own blades instead of just buying pre-made units.

I still think I would love making a hobby out of knife making. Someday...

 

[Hawk45]

Re: Has anybody used these blades?

Like I said.. I just started with pretty much some flat steel and files (a little dremel work) and I've got two blades shaped and ready for heat treat. Just have to build a forge next when I get time. It can be an inexpensive hobby and very rewarding. Here is a link to my first experience.. I've been documenting on Bladeforums.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/911891-First-go-at-it

Here are some great YouTube sites.. Nick Wheeler is on Bladeforums.. good guy!

http://www.youtube.com/user/NickWheeler33

This is a great tutorial (he does forging instead of stock removal.. and if you can get past the ranting and noticing he's using a belt grinder when that's what he's ranting about.. there is a some good stuff) Watch the whole series.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4fXt9hWv...ffSeeIJxMHYSx5l

 

[Dylan in AZ]

Re: Has anybody used these blades?

Fantastic links!! Thank you very much for posting those. It took me a few hours to get through all of the videos in that series but it's very cool to see how it is done from start to finish.