Ok let's start by saying I have decided on a steel ats34 yes I know it's not the best for my usage I would rather use D2 for this project but I digress.
Here is my outline for the knife
Usage: I decided I need a multi purpose knife for general abuse such as but not limited to breaking deer pelvis, splitting wood, hammering, clearing branches etc...
Design: I wanted to make it a cross between a Gurkha Kukri and a Kabar with a walnut handle.
Dimensions: 10.5"L x 1.875"W (at the widest)x 3/16" thick
Anyone have experience working with this steel? I can't anneal it and heat treat it again so how difficult will it be to work? Any tips ontools to use will grits saw blades basics tools for working with hardened steels.
Here is my design
http://s1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii496/356luger/?action=view¤t=1340671313.jpg&evt=user_media_share
Here is my outline for the knife
Usage: I decided I need a multi purpose knife for general abuse such as but not limited to breaking deer pelvis, splitting wood, hammering, clearing branches etc...
Design: I wanted to make it a cross between a Gurkha Kukri and a Kabar with a walnut handle.
Dimensions: 10.5"L x 1.875"W (at the widest)x 3/16" thick
Anyone have experience working with this steel? I can't anneal it and heat treat it again so how difficult will it be to work? Any tips ontools to use will grits saw blades basics tools for working with hardened steels.
Here is my design
http://s1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii496/356luger/?action=view¤t=1340671313.jpg&evt=user_media_share
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