FULL TANG KNIFE WITH 10 CM BLADE ?

[forrestdweller]

In this case, @Forestdweller , I would look for a piece of steel and make the knife myself

i've been converting a worn-out file into two small woodworking knives (without any form of heat treatment, just cutting them to shape with a grinder) and an old machete i found (interestingly thicker then machetes are these days and with rivets instead of molded plastic handles) into a 9" blade -- more fun projects to pass the time then internet users for long term... i've also been gifted a short piece of stainless steel (of unknown type) which is destined to become a kitchen knife and a small skinner

i thought about making a knife from scratch but i don't have the technology available (nor the experience ) for the heat treatment and i doubt there's any place in the entire country to get it done professionally

once my situation has improved i'll get myself a set of new tools -- likely i'll pester folks with more questions when the time has come

 

[Sieddy]

i've been converting a worn-out file into two small woodworking knives (without any form of heat treatment, just cutting them to shape with a grinder) and an old machete i found (interestingly thicker then machetes are these days and with rivets instead of molded plastic handles) into a 9" blade -- more fun projects to pass the time then internet users for long term... i've also been gifted a short piece of stainless steel (of unknown type) which is destined to become a kitchen knife and a small skinner

i thought about making a knife from scratch but i don't have the technology available (nor the experience ) for the heat treatment and i doubt there's any place in the entire country to get it done professionally

once my situation has improved i'll get myself a set of new tools -- likely i'll pester folks with more questions when the time has come

You're in the right place for that mate! I've not tried it myself but here's a great tutorial
https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/knife-making-zb0z1309ztri

 

[forrestdweller]

bookmarked for the future, a "" lima cuchillo" should work for that(==a toothless file used by the locals to sharpen machetes, basically an oversized chakmak) as they slowly wear away with use over the years so they shouldn't be case hardened

 

[Code 4]

https://www.heinnie.com/lion-steel-m4

You might like the Lion Steel M4. The blade is M390 and if you look around there are at least 5 or 6 choices of scales. Made in Italy. They say the factory sheath is one of the best. Its a beauty. I have one being delivered tomorrow, I hope. The main post office was closed due to flooding today but I have my fingers crossed.

https://www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/pt/-lionsteel-m4-g10-m390-g10-handle.htm

 

[Mr Wolf]

Decided yet?