Knife making: Making a hunting knife using basic, cheap tools
- 6 years ago
A lot of people have been asking for a template so here you are:\r
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This is an A4 page so if you print this out on a full A4 page, it should be the correct size\r
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This video shows the full making of process of my first knife. Its not perfect, but the next one should be better. The knife was made using pretty basic tools easily aquired for little cost\r
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Most of the processes used I learned about on YouTube, and most of the materials used were bought from eBay. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments and Ill get back to you\r
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Materials used:\r
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Steel: O1 tool steel £20.50\r
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6mm brass rod for the pins £4.40\r
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Wood: Elm (I got it from a friend)\r
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Tung Oil: £7.85\r
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Tools:\r
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I already owned a jigsaw, angle grinder and hacksaw\r
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Mac Alister bench vice £30\r
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Mac Alister File set £20\r
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Irwin quick grip clamps £11.40\r
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Lansky sharpening kit £36.45\r
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Links:\r
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Gough Custom filing jig tutorial:\r
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This is an A4 page so if you print this out on a full A4 page, it should be the correct size\r
\r
This video shows the full making of process of my first knife. Its not perfect, but the next one should be better. The knife was made using pretty basic tools easily aquired for little cost\r
\r
Most of the processes used I learned about on YouTube, and most of the materials used were bought from eBay. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments and Ill get back to you\r
\r
Materials used:\r
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Steel: O1 tool steel £20.50\r
\r
\r
6mm brass rod for the pins £4.40\r
\r
\r
Wood: Elm (I got it from a friend)\r
\r
Tung Oil: £7.85\r
\r
\r
Tools:\r
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I already owned a jigsaw, angle grinder and hacksaw\r
\r
Mac Alister bench vice £30\r
\r
\r
Mac Alister File set £20\r
\r
\r
Irwin quick grip clamps £11.40\r
\r
\r
Lansky sharpening kit £36.45\r
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Links:\r
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Gough Custom filing jig tutorial:\r