NorthBorder
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I've made some knives out of old files and farriers rasps. I went around a bought up a bunch of files and rasps for about $1-3 each. I'v had some success designing, cutting and filing the blades into knives. They are no things of beauty but possibly functional. Even made some micarta and attached it to a handle. Again, nothing of beauty but its a learning process.
My big obstacle is the hardened file steel. I can't find a drill bit that will allow me to drill holes into a hardened steel file to attach a handle.
All that to ask for opinions on a good small forge to buy that will soften the steel enough to drill. Or if you have any other advice that would allow me to drill holes into hardened steel would be muchly appreciated.
My big obstacle is the hardened file steel. I can't find a drill bit that will allow me to drill holes into a hardened steel file to attach a handle.
All that to ask for opinions on a good small forge to buy that will soften the steel enough to drill. Or if you have any other advice that would allow me to drill holes into hardened steel would be muchly appreciated.