Samurai 24

I couldn't make out what some things were. I looked em up this afternoon.

Also if I do start over what steel grade should I use? I've heard on the forum that 1084 or 1090 are good metals but I've never tried them.

Alright I looked up all the links every one gave me yesterday and did a little research on my own. I am now wondering is case hardening practical to add more carbon to the steel or should I find some other material and start over?

Hey guys, I new on the forum and am wantin to say hello. So," HI." By the way any advice for the person(me) who knows very little of metallurgy and blacksmithing.

Thanks for the quick replies. The tang is a hidden one. And may I ask why knives are finicky?

I cut the shape out of a mild steel sheet. I think maybe it was cold rolled but it was easy to cut so I used it. Don't know if this helps any.

Ok, I've made my first knife blank and am wondering how to heat treat it and temper it. Also how do I mount the handle on the tang.