Knife Making

The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.

RestfulPhysical
IndoorsOutdoors
SolitarySocial
PracticalCreative
InstinctiveTechnical
Hands-offHands-on
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CautiousDaring
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PrivatePerformer
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Just do itStudious
Low-kitGear-heavy
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Shaping blades by grinding or forging, heat treating them, and fitting handles. Local law varies on what you may make and carry.

Maker & Engineering on your feet noisy messy gets you dirty done alone wants a few hours

This weekendTime to first win

A few hoursA session

Mostly indoorsWhere

Step 1: Get a steel blank and shaping tools.

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What you need3 things

The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$100

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The path13 quests

ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$100

Get a steel blank and shaping tools
Check what you are allowed to make and carry

BThen the quests

Make a knife by stock removal
Grind a clean, even bevel
Fit a simple handle

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