Knife Making 101: Course Outline
Welcome to our Knife Making 101 SERIES! Over the next eleven lessons you go step by step through something almost every knife lover wants to know how to do -… AND THAT’s - HOW to make make a Mora Style knife out of a regular file in your garage, shed or shop at home.
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Lesson 1- Gear and Supplies
In this lesson, David and Joe show you the tools, gear, and supplies you will need to make your own Mora Puukko knife at home.
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Lesson 2- How to Turn Your File Into Knife Steel
In this lesson, Joe shows you how to remove the heat treat from your file and turn it into knife steel so that it is ready to be made into a sweet new knife.
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Lesson 3: Shaping Your Knife
In this lesson, learn how to shape your annealed file into a knife.
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Lesson 4: Three Ways to Form Your Knife Edge
In this lesson, Joe and David show you three different ways to form your knife edge with handheld tools and power tools.
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Lesson 5: Preparing and Burning in Your Knife Handle
In this lesson, you will learn how to prepare your knife handle and properly burn in your knife handle.
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Lesson 6: Heat Treat and Temper Your Knife Blade
In this lesson, David and Joe show you how to heat treat your knife steel and temper your blade.
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Lesson 7: Knife Edge Bevel
In this lesson, David and Joe will show you how to set your edge bevel prior to final sharpening.
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Lesson 8: Quick Handle Shaping
In this lesson, David and Joe will show you how to quickly shape your first knife handle.
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Lesson 9: Handle Glue Up and Final Treatments
In this lesson, David and Joe will show you how to sand, finish and glue your handle to your knife blade - like a boss!
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Lesson 10: Razor Sharp Knife / Final Sharpening
In this lesson, David and Joe will show you how to get a razor sharp edge on your heat treated knife blade and show you some stropping / polishing techniques.
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Lesson 11: Knife Wrap Up and Lessons Learned
In this lesson, David and Joe will share some final tips, tricks and lessons learned.
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Knife Making Materials Checklist:
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- Gloves
- Non-Flammable Clothing
- Eye Protection
- Ear Protection
- Respirator
- Old File
- Small Piece of Hardwood
- 2”x42” Belt Sander (or a file attached to a piece of rod)
- Grinding Wheel
- Oscillating Palm Sander
- Cordless Drill, Hand Drill, or Drill Press
- Pearlite
- Forge
- Regular Brick or Firebrick
- Bernzomatic torch
- Tongs or Pliers
- Bench Vise or C-Clamps
- Magnet with Handle
- Bucket of Water
- Container of Canola Oil
- Danish Oil
- 5 Minute Epoxy or Gorilla Glue
- Square
- Level
- Tape Measure / Metal Ruler
- Soapstone or Marker
- Pencil
- Duct Tape