Thread: File Neck Knife

I wasn't sure where to post this, so it's ended up here.

I managed to combine two things I've wanted today. To make a knife, & to own a necker.

I got a worn out ancient file that had belonged to my grandfather as my start point. I deliberately went for one of the old boys files so that I had something hardened right the way through, & so that an old piece of junk that belonged to him had a new lease of life.

I basically ground away everything that I didn't want & ended up with this.

My question for you chaps is......If I kept it from getting hot during the process, will it need a heat treat, or has it likely remained hard?

Keep your eyes peeled for "Homemade Kydex Sheath"!