Rileyrock

sweet ty all for the info

the steel is 3/4 X 1 01 i was told the wood was brazillian rosewood but not sure.

cool thanks im going to the scrap yard tomorrow so i wanna look around

i have been smithing for 4 years and decided i want to make xmas presents for some family. i am looking for some ideas on stuff to make any ideas will help.

ty gene

does any steel cable work?

ty for all the help

does anyone know where i can pick up some snake skin?

Nice looking blade

yea i did come across some wood for free its a hard wood just not sure what.i posted pics

Ty for the info

still have some work yet

thanks alot kyboy

thanks rich

i have been looking at others knifes on forum. I am starting the bench work on hunting knife i forged out of 01 just trying to find some handle ideas now lol

Does anyone know a good supplier for handle material

Ty all for your comments

posted pics

Hello my Name is Gene and i have been blacksmithing for 3 years off and on. I make mostly ornamental stuff for the house and such. I just found this network and am looking to soak up some of your guys knowledge. I am looking to make my first knife this week.