New to knives

[razorback]

I have a couple of Farrier rasps that have seen better days as files and was interested in trying to turn them into knives. What is the best way to remove the teeth and shape files like these without getting them too hot. All help would be greatly appreciated. I figure screwing up an old file is better than doing it to a good piece of knife steel, for my first knife.

[skullworks]

Do a forum search. I think bowhunterinchile did a build along of a file knife. If not then someone that knows more than me will help out shortly! LOL!

Try this link.

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=110;t=000665#000000

[drewsbow]

[drewsbow]

I just finished this one but I heated it up to soften the steel before I worked it.

[razorback]

that is very sweet looking. Is there a good source for the how to of softening and then rehardening the metal. I have never done this sort of work but have a basic knowedge of the ideas.

[drewsbow]

the link above is a great read on this .  

[LONGBOWKID]

That blade there is made from a farriers rasp. I flat ground it , which took care of the teeth. You'd have to have a ton of patience not to overheat the steel. I used a 4 1/2" angle grinder with 36 grit flap disks to remove most material. Just keep a 5 gal. bucket of water handy, and dunk it every few seconds.

Kid