Knife making is kocking at my door!

[EASTERNARCHER]

Hi guys. I've been around here quite a bit and sorta had a notion to make a few knives back awhile ago, but other things got priority.
Recently I made a trade (longbow for a custom droppoint hunter) This got me thinking again, so with winter coming on, I'm thinking on giving this a try.
Any pointers as to how to start? ie: where to find a good quality blade blank(don't want to forge my own). OR maybe a good quality kit with the parts and I do the work. Since I'm in Canada, I wonder how shipping would work if I bought supplies from the States???Border and Customs are likely more sticky when it comes to blades etc. But prices up here are sure to be higher.

Don't want to start a business or anything, but want to make a few working blades for myself and maybe a damascus Bowie? presentation piece for my den.

BTW, I've seen some awesome creations on here and it has inspired me to try! Keep up the fine work!
Archer

[skullworks]

Jantz, Sheffield, and the auction site are good places to pick up all that you need! Be warned...it is an addiction!

[terencepinder]

ranger original is a knife supply store in alberta, Rob and Marilyn are wonderful to deal with.http://www.rangeroriginal.com/

[EASTERNARCHER]

terencepinder , Thanks for that....I have a brother in Calagary too! hmmmmmm!I'll look them up.

[OconeeDan]

You may want to consider starting with a Helle blade kit.  Very good knife blade and not expensive. And they come nasty sharp. So tape it up before you do anything.  Dan