Hi
I want to change the handle on a full tang 3-layer VG-10 knife to a stick tang, and wonder if it is possible to easily grind down the width of the tang. I know that forged full tang blades usually are not hardened at the tang, but are uncertain of factory stamped out blades. Does the edge steel continue into the tang end, and is it hardened. I plan to use a bench grinder to cut it down.
I want to change the handle on a full tang 3-layer VG-10 knife to a stick tang, and wonder if it is possible to easily grind down the width of the tang. I know that forged full tang blades usually are not hardened at the tang, but are uncertain of factory stamped out blades. Does the edge steel continue into the tang end, and is it hardened. I plan to use a bench grinder to cut it down.