Knifes 101 please?

[CMR]

With all these posts about homemade knifes, I've gotten the bug to build a good hunting/gutting/skinning knife but I have no idea where to begin.
I've seen folks on here use saw blades and even have seen lawn mower blades being used too.
I would like some help as to how to get started, far as materials and construction.
I have plenty of tools at home to make a knife, just need a "Knife 101" instruction.

Any help is greatly appreciated!!

[pjsnell]

Hi.

First, be careful what you wish for.  You are taking the first steps down a path to which there is no return.  

Here are a couple sites that are very helpful.

 http://www.hossom.com/tutorial/jonesy/

 http://www.primitiveways.com/pt-knives-1.html

 http://gbrannon.bizhat.com/instructionallinks.htm

There are a ton of other sites, but these will get you started.