I'm planning on getting a esteem grinder. It seems like a good fit for my sub 3k budget. If anyone wants to talk me out of it please do. I don't really want to build one right now though I just want to build a few knifes. Lol. What accessories do I want right away?
I have about a $300 budget for belts as well, what should I get and where?
I also am looking for a heat treat oven that can handle up to large camp knifes.
And lastly I was planning on getting a small stock of 1084 and AEB-L. If other steels would be better it would be great to hear why. Im planning on some outdoor blades for hunting and woods craft but mostly kitchen use. Thus the plan to learn AEB-L well. I will probably send beginning blades out for heat treatment but do want to be able to do some myself.
I know its a big list but help is appreciated.
I have about a $300 budget for belts as well, what should I get and where?
I also am looking for a heat treat oven that can handle up to large camp knifes.
And lastly I was planning on getting a small stock of 1084 and AEB-L. If other steels would be better it would be great to hear why. Im planning on some outdoor blades for hunting and woods craft but mostly kitchen use. Thus the plan to learn AEB-L well. I will probably send beginning blades out for heat treatment but do want to be able to do some myself.
I know its a big list but help is appreciated.