We have 5 kids and I try to make a great memories with each of my kids. When my oldest was 12, he & I made bowie knives together.
Now that my youngest is 12, we made a knife together.
These traditions are fun because each kid can earn a 22 rifle, a 9mm pistol and a ar15 freedom rifle. Helps them learn new skills, have a memory with their family and have a family heirloom to hand down for many generations.
Our build started with a knifekits.com knife kit. Cuz forging is pretty time consuming and both my sons already have experience forging blades.
This is the kit we bought.
https://www.knifekits.com/vcom/drop-point-tactical-combo-knife-kit-diy-blade-blank-wwalnut-scales-p-14801.html
I’m happy with the steel, but wish we’d gotten fancy pins and fancy scales.
PROTIPS:
- put two scales together, then tape onto blade and use the blade hole to drill the two holes onto the scales at the SAME time.
- Let your kid sand early on and keep an eye on them.
- sand the part of the wood scales that are right next to the blade BEFORE gluing.
- Let your kid learn, the main point is learning, not having the perfect knife.
PHOTOS
NEXT….a kydex sheath!
