Who wants to make some knifes from old files?

[Cgrutt]

Figured this would be a cool project that maybe will get some participation from you survival folks...

Good video on process, seems simple enough with typical hand tools... Who's in?

[usmcveteran]

I want to make one! Where do I find an old file?

[Cgrutt]

I want to make one! Where do I find an old file?

garage sale? ebay? craigs list? I'm sure you can pick up a new one at local hardware store if you don't have any. Or something like this http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-f...pc-60368.html?

[Cgrutt]

Shipping is high but something like this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-USED-Save-...YAAOSwB09YPeT9

Or this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-HORSE-SHOE...YAAOSwt5hYe5vK

[thughes]

Salvation Army/VOA thrift store, flea market, junk stores, etc.

[usmcveteran]

After finishing video...... Why do you need temper after heat treat? They don't do that in the forged in fire show.

[usmcveteran]

Found my own answer.

http://smt.sandvik.com/en/products/s...and-tempering/

[masterswimmer]

After finishing video...... Why do you need temper after heat treat? They don't do that in the forged in fire show.

I had the same question.

Then you answered it. Nice link.

[masterswimmer]

Wonder why they don't show the tempering process, or even mention it, on Forged in Fire? They show the whole quenching process.

[usmcveteran]

Maybe they don't even do it since they don't have time? They are really only making it for limited but tough use.

[Meketrefe]

I want to make a wood stock. I just don' t have the tools.
maybe a wood stock that would serve as stock but also as axe with a blade attached to it.
Chopping down a tree with a mosin that would be something.