All About Pocket Knives

I have everything I need for making my knife, but what grit sandpaper do I use? I have the file, premade blade, I drilled it, I cut the pins, and I have the scales, but what sandpaper range do I need? I need for uses from shaping to polishing. What grit range do I need?

for shaping the handle, everything from 60 grit to 600 or finer. I like 60-80-120-220-400-600-1500

thanks for the help

Ill post pics when I finish.

My plan/goal, is to practice for the next 6 months vigorously, and by my dads birthday, make him a Damascus Chef's Knife. I know it will be pricey but my mom will help me pay for it. Should be really nice. I have all the basic tools I need so Im buying sandpaper, and enough premade blades, stell sheets, and wood for handles for about 20 knives. (my practice)

That sounds like a lofty goal....and I encourage you to work hard at it, as it will get easier with practice.

I also want to remind you that you don't need a lot of fancy equipment to get started. One or two files, some sandpaper and a place to clamp your work can get you started.....all it takes is some elbow grease and determination.

So - don't spend all your hard earned money right now, save some and wait a few months until you have a much better idea of what you need.

Have fun,

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