Knifemaking Links
General
Makers
Equip/Tool Sources
- Beaumont Metal Works, Ltd. Rob Frink's site, one of the best people to deal with as far as custom machine work for knifemakers; designer and maker of the KMG-1 grinder.
- EdgePro Ben Dale's site, maker of probably the best manual sharpener available, the EdgePro. Tell him Brome sent you (yea, like he remembers me!).
- HandAmerican One of the best sources I have found for honing materials. They sell the best steels I have seen, and have directions on how to properly leather-hone and steel knives; a site "for people who really care about their cutting tools"
- Jantz Supply A great general source for all things related to knifemaking.
- Knife and Gun Finishing Supplies A great general source for knifemaking materials and supplies.
- Tru-Grit A great source for knifemaking supplies, especially grinding belts, at great prices.
Tips/Tutorials/Info
- Sharpening Made Easy A site with a wealth of information about sharpening.
- The 4x6 Bandsaw FAQ This site is a FAQ about the 4"x6" metal cutting bandsaw. It also discusses improvements and solving problems with the saw.
- The 4x6 Metal Cutting Bandsaw This is a second site that talks about improving and solving problems with the standard imported 4"x6" metal cutting bandsaw.
Various Other Resources
- Equipped To Survive Doug Ritter's site is one of, if not the, most comprehensive sites devoted to being prepared for emergency and other unplanned situations.
- Online Conversions Convert just about anything: "over 5,000 units, 30,000 conversions".
- Woodworker's Forums Here are my favorite forums on woodworking, carpentry tools and remodeling