[Dillinger]

Originally Posted by FullautoUSA

I think an automatic may be a bit unreasonable, a folder or a fixed blade would be fine but it has to be American made.

A lot of the steels being used in the blades are coming from overseas my friend. Tons of it from Japanese foundries like AUS 8 steels that are commonly used in knives in this price range.

[NitroxAZ]

JD - What about the Mil-Tac knives? They may fill this need.

[connectegr]

Originally Posted by Dillinger

I got one of these. The spring sucks! It won't even go through a couple of sheets of printer paper on release. The knife is sharp as sh!t, but I was expecting to be like a piston.

The OTF Microtech are not intended to be projected puncture weapon. I have several Benchmade automatics and assisted opening knives. They are great. But, no comparison to my Microtechs. If you don't like OTF their other autos are bada--

[KG7IL]

I saw this thread pop up again and thought.
This guy should have a Ruana Fixed. Made in Montana, family thing (read their history)

I like mine. Doesn't look to be a current model.
http://www.ruanaknives.com/

Ocassionally there is some true customs (limited or unique)

Then I thought.... he also needs one of these (truly beautiful blades).
http://www.koppknives.com/pages/knives.htm

But, you might want to try your build with one of these
http://knife-knife.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=38
(stinkin' web page is a slow-loader, error ridden piece of work)

[Txhillbilly]

I have a couple of Richard Weber custom knives.They are works of art.
He makes some really nice folders also.

http://www.rweberknives.com/Home_Page.php

[KG7IL]

Finally posted a pic.
I love the simple beauty .... simply beautiful

[Highhawk8]

I feel the Randall Made Knife, Orlando, Florida is the best but you can't touch one for $250.00 or less, add at least another $100.00-150.00. Fixed blade knives only, but the best for hunting, fishing, fighting, all around.

[Scratchammo]

I just picked up a Spyderco Endura 4 plain edge. Great knife! I used my Sharpmaker to put a back bevel on it.

[KG7IL]

hey full auto, I just looked at the Randle link mentioned above and found this page for you. Pretty Simple overview of knife making (from scratch).

http://www.randallknives.com/construction.php

And there are the links for blades to finish into knives.
Keep us posted on your progress.

[Vikingdad]

What size are you looking for? I have a few Ontario fixed blade knives I am looking to sell.