Would like knife made...

[rdinatal]

If the mods decide this should be in the wanted section. Seems like it should be here though.

I just picked up two old hand sheers. One is in good condition, just needs some TLC.

The other, no handles. What to do... After thinking and looking I figured I'll ask.

Would one of the knife makers here be willing to make me a knife from one side? Keep the other, of course. Full tang would be nice, I'll make the handle.

Here's the stock:

 

[Schattenreiter]

In so I can follow this one. Interested in the finished product.

 

[J R Green]

Full tang would be very difficult with that stock. It would be very thin if it was hammered out wide enough for a full tang or very narrow if left thick.

Hidden tang would be easy.

 

[rdinatal]

Hidden tang would be easy.

Maybe that's what I needed to say. My knife-ese isn't good...

Full length hidden tang??

 

[Catfish]

you could do a full tang with an OAL of 9"

 

[rdinatal]

I was thinking 5"-6" blade.

 

[RR]

How thick are they? That's going to be your limiting factor. May just not be enough metal to move.

 

[rdinatal]

How thick are they? That's going to be your limiting factor. May just not be enough metal to move.

3/16" thick, 1 1/4" max width.

I'm thinking blade shaping, straightening, tempering. But what do I know.

 

[rdinatal]

Obviously going to put some $ up for propane, etc.

Looking for 5"-6" drop point or Tanto style, full length hidden tang. I'll put the handle on as I know that can be a PITA.

PM me with you ideas and price.

 

[opaul]

I think the first thing to decide if the metal in the shears would make a good knife. In order to do that you would have to heat treat a piece to see if it hardens. If it hardens it has enough carbon to make a knife but there is a lot of unknowns working with items like that.
Not trying to talk you out if it but to do a lot of work and end up with something that won’t hold up is worth thinking about.