Donnie

That is a very interesting piece of work and very nicely done. Do we get a tutorial?

Blade forged from 01 rd stock
Handle is Whitetail antler with engraved bear paw that has been in-layed with real stone, made by my wife.
Sheath, also made by my wife.

Opinions welcome......

Donnie

Straightening after HT?.......Hope your luck is better than mine. I'm not saying it can't be done. It's just never worked for me.

otterbob, you were right. I do like it.

Nice job. I prefer an as forged finish myself.

I think your right.....outstanding.

I attach antler and wood handles with two part epoxy. I would think that any hard wood, would be fine for handle material. I've seen pins both riveted and just glued in. All my handles have a hidden tang. I've never pinned a handle, so I can't help you much there. .....Hope this helps

The one with the orange, keeps me coming back for another look. And, I don't like oranges! Very nice piece of work.

Absolutely beautiful. I love it.

I knew a better brain would show up sooner or later.....I hope you are having a smooth recovery.

A simple answer would be tool steel. For a more educated metallurgical answer, you will have to wait for someone else to respond.(grin)

There is probably a Fastenal store in the Charlotte area. That's where I get O1 and W1. It is listed as drill rod.

Beautiful piece.

Thanks for the advice....you know what is funny my wife just asked me this afternoon what it was that folks put on their bone/antlers to turn them a aged brown. I had no idea of coarse.....and thanks to you sharing that info. I can now get that look......thanks a bunch.
Will see if I can find this tomorrow and give it a try.

The blade was forged from 01 round.
4" cutting edge
7 1/2" overall Length
Handle is a whitetail antler
Sheath is veg-tan leather, sealed using a wax mixture for water resistance and hardness (Sheath was made by my wife). This is actually the 1st sheath she has ever made.

Critique as you wish.....suggestions and comments welcome.

How long do you temper them at that temperature?

I didn't ignore the question. I just haven't looked at this thread since posting on it. I tempered the tines at 425 for 1 to 1 1/2 hrs.(keep in mind I AM NO EXPERT).

You are a fine craftsman, trentinistefano.

Nice job, Uncle Spike.

Very nice. You will have a happy papa.

Hard Luck Forge......(self explanatory)

That's a nice addition to the toy box.

Top: W1
2&3 from top: O1
bottom 2: worn out file

Handles: Whitetail antler

Have fun with the new grinder. Be sure to post pictures of all the goodies it produces.

They may be your first, but they won't be your last. You've been infected with the forging bug. There is no known cure as far as I know!;)

I think uncle spike summed it up quite well.