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Offline Fishburglar

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Where to get Full tang knife blank?
« on: February 10, 2013, 02:48:00 PM »
Looking for a knife blank full tang. Doesnt matter if it has sharpened bevel or no bevel. I want to practice making a handle and using it for everyday use. I want somethig cheap so i can start my learning process. Thanks gang !
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Offline Bladepeek

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Re: Where to get Full tang knife blank?
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2013, 03:02:00 PM »
Most any of the knifemaking catalogs have full tang blades that are pretty cheap; like $$10 - $30. Just google knifemaking supplies. Great way to start with minimum tools. Just decide if you want to put on a guard or bolsters, or just shape the front of the scales and make sure the pattern you buy will accomodate your planned knife.

Put a set of scales on a full tang blade, then get one of the Helle blades from one of the Trad Gang sponsors and do a stick tang. It's amazing how much you can learn at very little expense.
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Offline Fishburglar

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Re: Where to get Full tang knife blank?
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2013, 06:02:00 PM »
Any thougha on this product please?? For first timer?  http://www.knifemaking.com/product-p/ss550.htm
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Where to get Full tang knife blank?
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2013, 05:37:00 AM »
It looks basic enough and fits the description you gave of what you want to do.
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Offline Fishburglar

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Re: Where to get Full tang knife blank?
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2013, 10:42:00 AM »
Im going to give it a try lets see what happens look out for my first building thread fukk of mistakes  :)
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