Search results

I'm pretty sure the originals had brass type handles and the knurling was diamond shaped rather than ribbed. Also the blades were more pointy if that makes sense. This one is Definately a reproduction.

Read up about knife making on here. Buy some 01 tool steel. Draw your design on paper and be happy with it. Cut it out and fix it to the steel. Cut out the profile with either a hacksaw or grinder and off you go. Make a filing jig for pence, add some elbow grease, a lot of the a patience and...

Mario that is a lovely looking knife. You knives seem real value for money. Excellent work:You_Rock_

Thanks all, some sound and useful advice there. I think i will start with 3mm, i know you like to use it Mark. The knife will be a sort of hybrid hunting/bushcrafty type affair, the blade being no longer than 4". I've got a design i've drawn up. It's almost a cross between and S4 and something...

Evenin' all i have a question about steel thickness for knife blades as i plan on trying to make my own knife out of some ground flat steel somtime in the not too distant future. Sooo, other than strength what are the advantages of using thicker steels over thinner steel i.e. using 4mm thick...

And what pray tell is wrong with the good old bacon burgers?:lmao: I used to love them fried in a mess tin. Ahhhh, memories. Oh how things have moved on!

Very nice indeed, nice bit of wood that is.goodjobgoodjob

Glad it was of use. I was curious. Thanks all for your help. It will be a home made knife so not exactly top dollar!:D

Aha, I see. Thanks for that. What materials would be best to use or do I need to get 'proper' liners?

What are the benefits of lining the handle on a knife, besides aesthetics? Conversely are there any ill effects of not lining the handle? Thanks in advance, Tank

Yowwwwww!!:( that is bad news buddy. Good luck and get well soon mate.

Ah, Sunny Bognor. I get down that way every now and again. I do like West Sussex, particularly Arundel Park and Arundel itself. I spend a fair amount of time in Hove, usually trying to get my GSD out of the Sea at the port! Hopefully mate. I'm brand spanking new to this so I'm keen to...

Sorry, dup post. I was going to make it from stock 01 steel. If I can find some. Either that or buy some.

Rottingdean mate. Thanks for a warm welcome all. Looking forward to learning.

That's a really nice individual knife. I particularly like the fact that you left the size and makers name on the pommel. Nice work mate. I always find it amazing what you can make a knife from.

Hello all. Just dropped in to introduce myself. I live on the outskirts of Brighton with my wife, 2 daughters and two dogs, one of which is a working GSD. Since admiring Hillbills work it has spawned an interest in knife making and I plan on trying to make my own very soon. Anyway, hello, Tank.:)

Evening all, just dropped in to say hello. My main interests are vermin/fox control but having seen Hillbills work I have developed an interest in knives and knife making and plan to try and make my own when I go on sick leave,(don't ask:() I live on the outskirts of Brighton and work a dog...