$3000 to $5000 would include all of the project except for hourly pay rate. Here is an example:
steel. Probly around $1200 or so
heat treat: $200
kydex: $70
kydex eyelets: $10
abrasive belts: $10 a piece. 4 belts per blade. 40x20= $800.
fasteners: 3 per knife. $2.50 each piece, times 20 knives=...
A few points, to perhaps assist you in this matter. I will say, first off, I have no desire to build these. I don't want to be negative at ALL, but there are a few things you should consider.
a run of 20 9" knives, built by a Knifemaker, is going to be one very expensive endeavor for whomever...
I love that knife. And I like it far better than the microtech. I handle both, at the same time, at Blade and the ZT is flat out better.
fantastic score!
Yep! Contact Andrew at profire arms or mike at us defense solutions. They will be able to assist with procuring a Cassel knife during this time. Next to hit dealers: Hunters (drop point and Tanto) and angry mariners.
What diameter is the actual finger choil, below the guard? Sometimes it gets made to small, and causes injury from abrasion during use. Or is unusable with gloves. 1" is typical and 1.25" fits most really well...... Just something to think about.
The blank looks good! Nicely done in...
Hey guys! Quick pop in!
First and foremost, I must again apologize for the Grind In! I feel like one of those crazy blacksmith guys, "strike while the iron is hot!"...... I just wish my iron weren't completely, and wholly on fire!!! The new job has engulfed almost all of my free time for a...
guys,
i have not been around at all, lately, and have not been in the shop for majority of the past 2-3 months. mainly on account of getting a new position at work, but also with life in general. i am currently scheduled to do even more out of state training of the course of the next 3...