Been interested in knifemaking for awhile now. After watching tutorials and browsing forums for the past 6 months I am finally taking the plunge. Picked up some 1084 steel and currently gathering what I need to make my first knife by hand. If it goes well and I enjoy it (Im sure I will) I will be looking for a belt sander.
Hey quick question, I noticed you're from Edmonton area. I frequent Edmonton pretty often (girlfriend goes to school there) any suggestions on shops for supplies? I still need to find some stabilized wood for the scales, and might be interested in some liners as well. Could always order online but wouldn't mind taking a look in person. Thanks for making me feel welcome!
I think all the Edmonton area guys will point you to CKS (knifemaker.ca) Metal Supermarkets doesn't have much for blade steel, but they do have O1. I've been putting together an order from CKS for some 1084. I picked up a pretty good array of files from the hardware store to augment the stuff I already have on hand for my minor bubba gunsmithing work. Ditto with the clamps. I really don't think there's anything knifemaking specific in Edmonton, but I could be wrong. I'm sure some of the other local guys will chime in.
Yep, CKS is the spot to get your stuff. He's in Alberta, and what you order is what you get. With our dollar right now, I wouldn't order sousaphone from USA. They are super fast with shipping and very easy to deal with
Hahaha, that's the second time I recall the word sousaphone being auto-inserted. John Philip Sousa was to the sousaphone as Adolph Sax was to the saxophone. We can kinda guess which guy won in terms of popularity. LOL
Welcome to CKM Ty. I'm guessing you're from the Alberta side of Lloyd? That's okay. You can stay anyway. Like the others, I'd say talk to Rob and Marilyn at knifemaker.ca.
Hey Tyweaver, let me add my welcome to the others. And, yes, Canadian Knifemaker Supply (CKS), run by Rob and Marilyn Ridley near Sundre, Alberta, is where a lot of us go for our knifemaking supplies. Great online store and great service. Jim T
And don't be afraid to email them. Sometimes they have stuff available that's not in the online store.
