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Personal preference, I learned how to use files with a mill bastard... I've never liked the way double cut files cut, too much like a rasp, I just don't feel like I can control the cut as well as I...

Yes I think all of their blanks are annealed, one quick email to their CS would give you a definite answer.

Files, you'll need round, flat, and I use triangular quite often. Smaller needle files...

Maybe I can help answer some of your questions...
Which steel? Depends on whether you want high-carbon or stainless. You might start with either 1095 or O-1, or go up to CM154 or other stainless...

M_Wall@tampabay.rr.com

Email is for Michael Wall of Sandown Forge in Tampa, FL. I don't know if there is anyone who knows more about heat treating than he does. He is very helpful and can steer...

You'll need a forge or kiln, files, belt grinders, band saw, belt sander, various grits of sandpaper from about 80-2500, buffer/grinder w/wheels and compounds, drill press, anvil and ball-peen,...