I know this is a fairly broad question and the answer might be too big for the forum, BUT
i have made several knives of my own, originally bought blades and more recently using both old files and new ground steel.
I have a frosts hook knife but would love to have a go at someting a little bigger and more in the style of a traditional 'first-nations' type affair with the crooked handle ETC - like the one mr mears sells.
the question - what kind of temperatures do i need to achieve in order to firstly bend a blade and, secondly put the 90 degree bend on the tang that enables it to be fitted into the handle. i did try once when making my own draw knife, turning the tangs back to fit the handles, but it snapped - obviously not quite got it right. if you have any experience and don't mind taking the time for a 'quick' explanation, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks in anticipation!
i have made several knives of my own, originally bought blades and more recently using both old files and new ground steel.
I have a frosts hook knife but would love to have a go at someting a little bigger and more in the style of a traditional 'first-nations' type affair with the crooked handle ETC - like the one mr mears sells.
the question - what kind of temperatures do i need to achieve in order to firstly bend a blade and, secondly put the 90 degree bend on the tang that enables it to be fitted into the handle. i did try once when making my own draw knife, turning the tangs back to fit the handles, but it snapped - obviously not quite got it right. if you have any experience and don't mind taking the time for a 'quick' explanation, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks in anticipation!