Procedure

1. Get raw stock larger than 9.5" * 1.75" *1/8"

2. Scribe then mark the outline of the knife with a bold line

3. Cut stainless steel with a plasma cutter 1/8 inch larger

4. Grind the knife to 1/16" tolerance

5. Grind the shape the knife blade by evenly removing metal from the top of the cutting edge

6. Course file with a hard rasp down to remove grinding marks

7. Fine file to remove to course file marks

8. Start sanding with a course sand paper 60-120

9. Sand down 240,320,400 dry than wet

10. Buff with cutting resin to remove sanding marks

11. Mark holes for handle

12. Pin punch holes

13. Drill holes for rivets in stock

14. Mark handle wood stock

15. Cut wood stock 1/16" large

16. Coat handle and stock with a generous amount of bonding resin

17. Clamp handles and allow to dry

18. Add rivets

19. Shape handles with a file

20. Sand the handles

21. Fix any scratches in the stock

22. Buff the knife to perfection.