Making a knife of my own

[RobertsonPau]

Hiya folks

I'm after some advice. I fancy the idea of making my own knife but have neither the resources or the skills to make my own blade, so I want to start by just putting the handle on somebody elses blade. Any suggestions where I can source blades from.

Paul

 

[mmcniven]

Hi
Try www.attacc.com a UK company that delivers very quickly and has a reasonable selection, they have just introduced some new knife making materials.
Alternatively try www.brisa.fi a company in finland which has a very good selection of blades and materials, very high quality material. They deliver to the UK.
Hope this is of help, if you need anymore help just ask.

Michael

 

[Stew]

Try http://www.brisa.fi.

You'll get great service and there's plenty to choose from.

 

[Snufkin]

Another vote for Brisa. Great service and great quality. I would advise getting a couple of cheaper blades, some are 7 euros or so, still very good quality mind. Practice on these as you won't be too heartbroken if you stuff it up.

 

[Stew]

I would advise getting a couple of cheaper blades, some are 7 euros or so, still very good quality mind. Practice on these as you won't be too heartbroken if you stuff it up.

Absolutely - the Lauri blades are great and I would be happy to buy them at twice the price.

 

[RobertsonPau]

Cheers for the advice guys. I especially like the full tang ones from attac, and the kits they do look good. Looks like I'll be ordering something soon.


Paul

 

[Snufkin]

Cheers for the advice guys. I especially like the full tang ones from attac, and the kits they do look good. Looks like I'll be ordering something soon.


Paul

Let us know how it turns out

 

[Gary]

Why not try buying a mora with a stick tang and knocking off the old handle and making your own new one? You can practice leather work with the blade end of the plastic sheath as a liner!

Or

Check of British Blades their are loads of blade makers on there (shing for example) who will make a blade to your specs!