I just caught some flak for posting up a pre finished blade is all and got a little twisted because I am an exceedingly honest person and it was inferred by pizza and furniture that a pre finished blade would be passed off as anything other than what it is.
I also think that finishing a kit uses...
I can see it being a weekend project using those methods especially the backyard heat treatment.
And the philosophy of making one from start to finish.
It's like using a crate motor in your hot rod.
Disclaimer: The so called knife you see was assembled from items purchased at a store. The irregular shaped handle and pommel came from rough stock. The hand guard came pretty much as it except for the fit and silver solder. It kept a bored twelve year old busy for a few minutes during...
I think you guys lost the forest for the trees. It went from what's pin stock and a weekend project with his kid to spending 1k+ on a fancy belt grinder.
I understand what you are saying, however, I don't think anyone is claiming to be Mr. Papa John or a bloody furniture designer. Sure he...
Paracord.
Yeah, I should have censored the pommel, but, it is how the 12 year old me left it. I'm pretty sure I had an edge on it and didn't want to risk it on the bench grinder.