Jeb Bailey

Using coal for heat. I have no idea about the metal, it was just a piece of scrap. Looked like it came off some kind of heavy equipment.

Hi all! I'm fairly new to metal working, but I've been fascinated ever since I was a little kid. I used to sit and watch the blacksmith at music festivals for hours on end, and now I'm finally smacking some metal in my spare time. Really just starting out, but I recently finished my first blade. Pointers are welcome! Designed to be almost more of a hatchet, I haven't sanded it yet and I plan to wrap the handle in waxed twine. Interested to know how to keep the pitting down a bit.