I’ve made a couple knives with a forge from random bits of metal. It is a lot of hot work and so many many things can instantly ruin the piece. Then I found out the majority of knife makers just buy a knife blank of the style they want, sharpen it which is most of the process anyways, and make a nice handle out of unique wood blocks or antlers. Maybe something to think about in your search for supplies. I have piles of antlers if you want to try some of those for handles. That’s how I did the handles on the few I made.
I definitely don’t regret making a few from scratch though. It was a lot of work and money, but I will always love that experience.
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