Introduction: Binder Knife
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About: Im 17 years old. I love to build things, mainly weaponry and planes. I like hard core music and im on instructables just about every hour of the day.
A very sharp knife made from a binder
Step 1: Step 1
Open the binder and take out the part that holds the paper without bending it. Then when you have it off flip it over and you should see two strips of metal (the bigger the binder the bigger the blade and it will be stronger). I used a fore inch binder for this. Try to take the metal strips out without scratching them up to much because it will be harder to polish if you don't have a polishing wheel. When you have the two strips out they should have three rings in each strip, when you are at this point move on to the next step. SORRY I dont have a pic for this step :(
Step 2: Step 2
First cover your pliers grip with paper so that it won't scratch the blade. Then push the half loops back out of their holes. This might take a while to do.
DO NOT CUT THEM OFF!!!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT CUT THEM OFF!!!!!!!!!!!
Step 3: Step 3
With a pair of tin snips or a pair of scissors
(tin snips work the best) cut tip to be on a 45 or more angle I did a 45.
(tin snips work the best) cut tip to be on a 45 or more angle I did a 45.
Step 4: Step 4
To make the handle use wood glue to glue 2 popsicle sticks to each side of the blade( the popsicle sticks should cover about 1.5-2.5 inches of the blade). Then clamp and let dry over night. After it is dry wrap it in grip tape and then you are done the handle.
Step 5: Step 5
Uses a metal file to do a rough sharpen. Then use a sharpening stone.
Step 6: Step 6
Use a polishing wheel or a polishing stone to make it shine.
Step 7: Step 7
Now you have a finished knife. If you need a sheath than take poster board cut it to length and then wrap it around the blade 4-5 times and than cover it with tape then you can paint it.