Disclaimer - this was 30 years ago - but, I had a buck folder that I really liked that I broke the tip off of trying to pry something up (when I was active duty military). I took it to an actual knife maker in Texas, and he punched out the handle rivets, re-profiled the shortened blade to something more akin to a Skinner, and re-heat treated it. Cost me $45 back then. I still have it today and I love it.I have an extra 8" chef's knife that I like the handle and wonder if I can reshape it to a hunting knife shape of choice. I know it must not get to hot by cuting or grinding but would like some suggestion from you who know.
Thanks in advance for educating a nube.