marking knife blank

[linear]

I'd like to hear your suggestions for where to obtain a marking knife blank. I have some ebony that I want to use for the scales, I just need to know where I can buy or scrounge a blade.

I recall discussion somewhere about scavenging a hacksaw blade, anyone tried that? Also I think Enco came up as a source for tool steel. I'm especially interested in anyone who may have made their own marking knives, please share your stories.

Thanks!

[scmhogg]

Rob,

There was an article and plan for a marking Knife in Wood Magazine issue 160.

Through Schlabaugh & Sons, they offered, W-1 tool steel blanks for the knife. I got two bars, but haven't made them yet.

They also referred to McMaster-Carr Supply Co. as a source for the steel.

On page 14 of the issue they give detailed instructions on how to shape the blade and harden it after shaping.

Steve

[downtheroad]

Hock Tools has blanks
http://www.hocktools.com/products.htm

[JR]

Japan Woodworker has them. I used theirs for the Shopnotes project I did about six months ago and found the steel to be excellent.

JR

[linear]

Rob,

There was an article and plan for a marking Knife in Wood Magazine issue 160.

Thanks Steve.

My local library only carries two years back issues. Would you or anyone care to share that article?

[gmack5]

Alternate Steel Source

I seem to remember an article using a 1" Spade Bit as the Steel for the Knife blade for a Marking Knife.

If I remember right, it was Two edged so that it could be used by either a Right or Left Handed person.

I believe the Article was in either Shop Notes, or Wood Magazine.

HTH