Making a replacement blade from scratch
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2025 1:43 am
Hi fellas
Just the usual dumb questions. My Whittingslowe No. 41 is becoming a favorite of mine. However the blades are badly worn. Comparing it to a picture of another No.41 the secondary blade is at least 1/2" too short.The primary blade is the same but as worn a bit less .
The secondary blade is a drop point and the point of the blade hangs out in mid air way above the scales and liner.
I am thinking the way to go is to make blades from scratch. I have some lengths 1084 and 1089 both 2" x 1/8". I have pretty much all of the tools and equipment needed having made fixed blades in the past.
I surmise that the blades will have to be left quite a bit longer at the tang end just to hold for the grinding and shaping grinding operations.
I am hoping there maybe someone here who has made their own pocket knife blade from scratch and can offer some insights.
I am grateful for any comments and advice.
Ozwelder
Just the usual dumb questions. My Whittingslowe No. 41 is becoming a favorite of mine. However the blades are badly worn. Comparing it to a picture of another No.41 the secondary blade is at least 1/2" too short.The primary blade is the same but as worn a bit less .
The secondary blade is a drop point and the point of the blade hangs out in mid air way above the scales and liner.
I am thinking the way to go is to make blades from scratch. I have some lengths 1084 and 1089 both 2" x 1/8". I have pretty much all of the tools and equipment needed having made fixed blades in the past.
I surmise that the blades will have to be left quite a bit longer at the tang end just to hold for the grinding and shaping grinding operations.
I am hoping there maybe someone here who has made their own pocket knife blade from scratch and can offer some insights.
I am grateful for any comments and advice.
Ozwelder