Miniature bowie blank

[mtvet06]

I have been looking to making knives as a hobby for awhile. I got this full size bowie .dxf file from Belnap Custom knives. Ended up scaling it down to where I would like it, took out the holes that can be drilled later, and removed the details I don't need to be cut out. I'm posting the files for now and when I get a chance to cut it out I will post that follow up picture later.

[adbuch]

This looks interesting! What material will you be cutting this from? I would assume something that is heat treatable.

The only heat treating that I have done personally is with 01 drill rod with an oil quench. I do remember back in high school when we made cold chisels in welding shop from hex stock. I don't know exactly what the material was - but I remember we heated them up with a torch and quenched in oil as well.

I will look forward to seeing what you come up with.

David

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[Red6rubicon]

Leaf springs from cars/trucks work very well for knives

[adbuch]

Leaf springs from cars/trucks work very well for knives

Thanks for the tip!

David

[mtvet06]

Leaf springs from cars/trucks work very well for knives

Thank you for the idea!!

[tinspark]

1095 is high carbon steel and is supposed to be a good sheet steel for knivws, which takes a lot of hand crafting and forge and hammer and anvil work out of the equation which the neighbors would appreciate.. and that can be burned on our tables.
A quick AI search showed this below:
"For making good knives, the best sheet metal is typically high carbon steel as it offers excellent edge retention, sharpness, and can be easily sharpened, although it is prone to rust if not properly cared for"
I do recall that in my past searches for 1095 steel showed that it was a little pricey.
I would consider a piece of 1095 flat bar of whatever thickness desired to burn out then heat treated followed by an oil quench. some guys have used pllain old engine oil. But, this only is my "Forged in Fire" reality show arm chair experience talking here.. haha!
I love watching this stuff, but do admit that I am an armchair fan of knife, battle axe, sword making stuff, and have binge watched most of them! and have learned a bunch from watching it!. I am afraid if I actually try something like this, I will fall in love with it and am armed in advance that I do not need any more hobbies!!