Need some encouragement

[shortstroke 91]

I'm making my first neck knife from an old Nicholson file. I annealed it with a torch and have the basic shape cut out with a dremmel and files. Tonight I'll try to get the bevel started and possibly finished but I'm still a little iffy on hardening and tempering afterwards since I no longer have access to the torch. Is it as easy as the annealing process or do I stand a greater chance of screwing up all my work in this step.
I'm also leaning towards a paracord handle just for ease and fit, what are your thoughts there.
Thanks

[Kevin Evans]

I'm going to pull you back to the top and someone will help.(Come on Guys)
I'll just say its much harder than annealing,and you will probably need some help.
I suggest finding someone in your area that makes knives and listen close.

[prarieboy]

I'll be the first to say I AIN'T no pro!!! I have made several knives from files.
 If You can use charcol with a forced air source and gently heat to non magnetic temp before quenching. then temper in Your oven (without causing seperation from the significant other!)
I personaly go 2 cycles of 2 hours at 400 degress.
 You can make a useful knife. Here is a link to part one of 4 parts of making a knife the old fashioned way!
   
 also search here on heat treat and temper this is a great resource.
 Hope I helped and did'nt hurt C-Ya Bob

[skullworks]

Emmons(I think) has a thread on here about doing a file knife from start to finish.

[DANA HOLMAN]

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I live in dallas, i've made a few knives, now i'm not a pro at all, but if you are near dallas i can help you as much as i can, i have a new forge and a oven, i think we can get it done, let me know
dana

[Lin Rhea]

I'm soryy I hav'nt spoke up. I have been snowed under. Just do like they are telling you. Take your time getting ready and then go through the motions deliberately. I have to go somewhere, but I'll be checking back in a couple of days. Lin

[shortstroke 91]

Sent a PM DANA.