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Canadian Knifemaker

  1. Welcome to Canadian Knifemaker

    1. New Member Introductions

      Jump in here and tell us about yourself
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      Latest: Hello To All Claude Barre, Nov 20, 2019
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    2. Forum Rules

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      Latest: Forum Rules for Canadian Knifemaker Mythtaken, Jul 15, 2013
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  2. News

    1. Knife Shows & Events

      Upcoming knifemaking events
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      Latest: Forge And Forum RussGen, Nov 16, 2019
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    2. Canadian Suppliers

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      Latest: Stainless Off-cuts By The Pound dancom, Dec 12, 2019 at 12:13 PM
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    3. Knifemaker Clubs & Organizations

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      Knifemaker Clubs & Organizations

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      1. Saskatchewan Knifemakers Guild

      Latest: Where In Saskatchewan Can I Buy Good Coal? Mythtaken, Oct 15, 2017

  3. Making Knives

    1. Design

      Discussions about designing knives. Making and using templates, sharing ideas.
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      Latest: Moose Camp Knife Griff, Nov 27, 2019
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    2. Steel, Hardware, & Handle Material

      Which steel to choose? What handle material?
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      Latest: Forging 154cm Question Tom Stegner, Sep 23, 2019
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    3. Working the Steel

      All about cutting, forging, grinding and filing. Making the blade and other bits.
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      Latest: Saber Grind Bevel Issue Griff, Sep 22, 2019
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    4. Heat Treating

      All about the science (or dark magic) that turns steel into blades.
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      Latest: Finally Got My Forge Built, And It's Awesome!! dancom, Nov 5, 2019
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    5. Fit & Finish

      Putting it all together.
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      Latest: Wood Handle Finishing Advice ToddR, Nov 24, 2019
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    6. Filework

      Giving your knives some extra appeal.
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      Latest: Crazy H’s Griff, May 16, 2019
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    7. Making Your Mark

      Everything about marking your knives, from designing your mark to getting it on the blade.
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      Latest: Vinyl Cutter(s) Griff, Mar 26, 2019
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    8. Sharpening

      Tools and methods for getting that perfect edge.
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      Latest: Help! Wishalot, Jun 1, 2019
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  4. Leatherwork & Kydex

    1. Sheaths & Other Leather Projects

      Discuss ideas, show what you're working on.
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      Latest: Sheath Dyeing Question dancom, Nov 23, 2019
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    2. Materials & Technique

      Questions and discussions about working with leather.
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      Latest: Soapstone - Handles John Noon, Apr 27, 2019
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    3. Leather & Kydex Tools and Equipment

      Hand tools? Sewing machines? Share your thoughts and show off your toys.
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      Latest: Belt Clip Claude Barre, Dec 3, 2019
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  5. Tools & Equipment

    1. Grinders

      All about this vital tool, whether it's a DIY or off-the-shelf.
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      Latest: Dvr Motor Question dancom, Oct 29, 2019
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    2. Forges, Ovens, Kilns, & Salt Pots

      Discussions on building and using them.
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      Latest: 2 Burner Or 3? Tom Stegner, Dec 11, 2019 at 9:52 PM
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    3. Jigs & Holders

      All those little helpers that make life easier.
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      Latest: Jig For Ulu John Noon, Apr 15, 2019
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    4. Milling, Drilling, & Cutting

      Discuss all your favourite tools and accessories.
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      Latest: What is your primary metal cutting tool? ToddR, Dec 18, 2018
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    5. Other Tools

      Discussions about any of your other knifemaking tools.
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      Latest: $5 Fix For A 4x36" Combo Sander Mythtaken, Aug 9, 2019
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  6. Member's Showcase

    1. Fixed Blades

      From hunters to hatchets, you'll find it here
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      Latest: First Knife, A Grohmann #3 Clone Pop14, Dec 12, 2019 at 4:36 PM
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    2. Folders

      Slippies, liner locks, razors, and more
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      Latest: No 3 ! PeterP, Jan 15, 2019
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    3. Other Projects

      Show off some non-knife things you've made
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      Latest: Tomahawk Jespar, Sep 11, 2019
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    4. How I Made It: Tutorials

      Share your builds to help others.
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      Latest: Stacked Birch Bark Block Wishalot, Nov 9, 2019
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    5. KITH (Knife In The Hat) Builds

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      KITH (Knife In The Hat) Builds

      Sub-Forums

      1. 2017 KITH

      2. 2016 KITH

      3. 2015 Spring KITH

      4. 2013 Winter KITH

      5. 2013 KITH

      Latest: 2017 K I T H Final Entries Les Tippett, Apr 14, 2018