I have put handles on 20 knives in the last 40 days... for something to do.
Before than I was making 50 bolt action rifle handle knobs.
Before that I was putting 120 handles on chisels.
A few knives have been repurposed kitchen knives or folder knives to field knife.
Most have been off the shelf pre made field knife blades, that I just add a handle.
I have not yet bought a 2x72 belt grinder nor a forge.... like a proper knife builder.
I am just using a bandsaw, mill, and 4x24 belt sander.