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[jonathan creason]

I'd like to have a hunting knife with a personal touch.  I just don't have time right now for another hobby to make one from an old file, though.  I've got a Kershaw skinner I thought about taking the scales off of and making my own, but it's Chinese made and I'd like to get a good ol' USA one.  Where could I find a good quality blank that I could build the scales and sheath for?

[TheBigRedArcher]

Jantzsupply.com

Great selection.

TBRA

[jonathan creason]

Thanks!  You're right, that's one heck of a selection.  Makes it tough to narrow things down.

[jonathan creason]

I've also found some Camillus USA blanks on the big flea market site.  I've never owned one, are these quality blades?

[TheBigRedArcher]

never had a camillius blade. whats the site called I would like to check that out

TBRA

[jonathan creason]

It's the auction site that goes unmentioned here.  Just type Camillus USA in the search box and it should bring them up.

On the same site I found a store called Premium Knife Supply out of Hayesville, NC.  They claim to only using quality 440 steel most to a hardness of 57-58.  The prices are good, but I can't find where the blades are made.  The only ones that specify USA made are damascus blades that are over $100 each.  That's just way over my budget.

[skullworks]

PM sent!

[imskippy]

and also two finger knife supply on that unmentioned site is a good company. If I had to guess I'd say thats what skully just pm'd you

[jonathan creason]

Thanks guys.  I found one I'm going to give a shot.  Probably be uglier than sin, but at least it'll be mine.