🔪 BPS Knives Blank - 5" Carbon Steel Rat Tail Blade - Scandinavian Scandi Grind Knife Making Blank - DIY Knives Making Blades Review

The bolster slot is the right size. You don't need a loose fit. Align the reel on the shaft. Rock it so that it begins to cling to the shaft. If the shaft is not shiny, use sandpaper to remove dirt. It should slide completely on the shaft. Using a small piece of wood or the handle of a screwdriver, lightly tap each side of the roll to advance it further along the shaft. It gets easier the more he moves.

Really nicely crafted blade, perfect size and shape for my taste, excellent mirror finish and very sharp out of the box --- better than most Scandinavian blades I've gotten from Mora, Helle or Lauri. Excellent value for money, probably the best on the market at the moment. Update: Finished the grip on this one with a piece of bamboo flooring and an Excelon tile spacer; looks great but the photos don't do it justice as the feel in hand and balance of the blade is fantastic. I've also had a…

After reading all the whiners complaining about silly little things, I knew I had to buy this blade.1. It's a blade to build a knife on, and if the bolster is too tight, it's good if the person fits snugly. (Mine fits perfectly!) 2. Yes, there are a few burrs that need grinding, but anyone who can properly assemble a knife won't complain about that. The finish is great! This is exactly what I want, a great starting point to build on. Oh wait, there was a fingerprint on the oily finish. I think…