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| Homemade Knife: Make One Easily |
| Written by A J Adams |
| Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:29 |
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A homemade knife used to be considered a thing of the past, but no more. With just a few simple tools you can make an old fashioned knife from a rusty hand saw.
A homemade knife used to be considered a thing of the past, but no more. With just a few simple tools you can make an old fashioned knife from a rusty hand saw. Naturally, the first thing you need is an old hand saw. You can still find them in many places like junk shops, old tool markets or flea markets. Don't be looking for the ones in good shape. They will likely be too expensive. Look for the ones with broken handles and a little rust (not pitted), they'll work just fine. They should only cost from $1-$5 and will eventually produce a dozen old fashioned knives or more. They should be at least 30 years old in order to get the good high-carbon steel you're looking for. Cleaning up the saw first and removing the handle will get you ready to go to work. Just take a little fine sandpaper to the steel to remove rust. An old fashioned knife from a hand saw would best be used as a kitchen knife due to the thinness of the steel. Its toughness and tempering make an excellent and flexible blade. Don't use a torch to cut out your old fashioned knife blanks, it will take away the temper and strength of the steel. You need these two factors to keep the knife flexible and sharp. Once cut, you can work the steel on a bench grinder or belt sander to work out the flaws from the cutting process. This will result in a shiny piece of steel that's beginning to resemble a homemade knife. Drill three holes in the handle area of the knife blank to accept the rivets that will hold the wooden handles pieces. Anneal (soften) the steel first at these points with a small propane torch. Attaching a wooden handle to a homemade knife is not difficult. It just requires some epoxy glue and rivets. Rivets are available from knife making supply stores, but I just like to make mine from copper or brass round stock. It just seems more authentic on a homemade knife. The final step requires skill and patience. You will need to go back to your grinder or belt sander and put an edge on your nearly finished homemade knife. Slow even passes on the machine are what makes for perfect edges. Use very little pressure and try to keep a steady angle all the way across. If you feel the metal getting too hot, douse it in water to cool it. With practice, sharpening will require just minutes to do. You will be creating a homemade knife that will hold a good edge and last for years. About the Author: Creating a homemade knife is a creative and fun project. You'll be morphing a piece of worthless metal into great tools to use, give as gifts or sell. You can learn all you need to know to get started with this craft at http://www.how-to-make-a-knife.com |