Mark Mayo and a few others on our site make some really beautiful knives.
If you wanted to try your hand at a basic knife -- Rockler has kits that you can purchase that start at $19 -- a video on You Tube -- and a free class you can take if you wish -- at one of their stores.
If you look at their online catalog -- there are many other knife design kits.
Fun project that may or may not lead to another interest.
Rockler is a very good company that I have used for years to source woodworking tools and hardware.
Best,
Fred
Check out the various offerings here in drop point, folders, fillet knives, and skinners --
http://www.rockler.com/search/go?w=custom%20knife%20kits
http://www.rockler.com/makeandtake?sid=V20047&utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+http://www.rockler.com/makeandtake?sid%3DV20047&utm_content=Spring+Into+Outdoor+Projects+%E2%80%93+Many+Items+To+Help+You,+Now+On+Sale!&utm_campaign=041016_b_d_PS_Spring_Into_Projects_V20047
http://youtu.be/LuKdePqRDl8
Cool. Thanks for sharing that.
Good information, thanks Fred. Dominick
Back in the 40's my dad used to make his own knives by grinding down old wood files.
This is really a good value right now.
On sale.
Best,
Fred