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Offline ronp

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first try
« on: March 22, 2011, 06:12:00 PM »
I am not handy at all, but here we go.  About a year ago I bought a file blade blank from Clarence and finally got up the nerve to attempt to put a handle on it.  I had some scraps of hardwood laying around and used them.  I like the feel of the blade and it might make a good hunting knife to carry.

 

A few years ago I cut a skinner type blade out of a circular saw blade and finally put some scales on it, too.  The blade is pretty thin and the handle seems "too curved."  I might just hang it on my bow rack, 'cause it doesn't seem useful.

 

Anybody know where to get another blade or two so I can try my luck at putting another handle on?
thanks - Ron
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Offline rover brewer

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Re: first try
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2011, 06:37:00 PM »
great job.
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Offline milehi101

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Re: first try
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2011, 08:37:00 PM »
Jantz has a good selection.  They are located in Oklahome

Offline skullworks

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Re: first try
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2011, 09:29:00 PM »
I like it! Jantz, Sheffield, Texas Knife Supply.
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Offline kansas stik man

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Re: first try
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2011, 09:29:00 PM »
file knife is pretty sweet
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Re: first try
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2011, 05:26:00 PM »
Thanks everyone.  I checked out Jantz and Texas Knife Supply for some blades.  They look real nice. I need to order a couple and try again at putting scales on.  I really like the looks of the damascus blades, but the are pricey.  I better practice on some of the less expensive blades.
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