Knife 5 – Mini Clever or Whacker was made from a leaf spring. I used the forge to straighten the spring, but the rest was […]
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Knife 4 – Broken clip point – I tried Straightening After Quench
Straightening a Custom Made Knife after Heat Treating As you can see, this knife didn’t work out so well. I certainly should have known better, […]
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My 2″ x 72″ belt grinder build for Knife Making
I wanted to build a 2 x 72″ belt grinder. I did a bunch of research and formulated a plan as follows. The best resource […]
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Knife 3 – Utility Type Knife from a File
At first I though “This knife could probably use a little more bevel. Maybe it needs a ricasso and probably a choil ” but after […]
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Knife 2 – Leaf Spring Camp Knife
. Knife 2 is another attempt at turning a leaf spring into a knife. This was strictly stock removal with an angle grinder. Then some […]
Continue readingA New Book – Catalog excerpts of Early American Blacksmith Forges & Tools
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Knife 1 – The First Custom Made Hunting Knife
I made this first hunting knife as a gift. This really isn’t the first knife I ever made, but it’s the first one after […]
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Bladesmithing – My Starter Tools, Jigs and Supplies
Bladesmithing – My Starter Tools, Jigs and Supplies post any questions or comments on the forum One of the questions I’m sure you’ll ask is […]
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2″ x 72″ Belt Grinder Variable Speed Upgrade
When I built my belt grinder i used a 2 hp single phase motor I had on hand. I wasn’t exactly sure how much I’d […]
Continue readingThe Cost of Stabilizing Your Knife Scales and Handles
.. In my opinion, A truly exquisite knife, one you just want to carry on your next adventure, will always have a wood handle. Wood […]
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