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12-25-2010, 10:18 PM
Hi, I am an amateur/beginner knifemaker, one of the near future projects that I would like to try is building a knife similar to the buckmaster. I know of several local machine shops that could probably lathe out the handle and cap, and my skill in profiling and grinding is getting good enough to make the blade and guard myself. My plan for the knife would be very similar to the buck 184, except without the anchor pins, a titanium or 7075 handle and cap, and 3/16" blade stock thickness in either 8760m or 154cm steel with professional heat treating. Ideally, this would be lighter and easier to carry than the original buck and would make a nice knife for hiking. Anyway, I've been unable to find any pics of how these knives were put together. On survivalknife184 there are some good pics of how the handles were broached or milled for the tang, but how are the blades held in? Is it just a blob of steel reinforced epoxy or is there some sort of fastener? Thanks for any input!:smile: