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montyc, It's not too difficult to do. It's called by many as a Russian Rose. There should be something on it on this site. Maybe in the blueprint section. I know there is also something on the Anvilfire website. I don't have anything written up on it myself. Do a search for "Russian Rose", something should pop up. If you can't find anything, holler out and we'll search some more. Thanks for the interest. Mitch

Thank you everyone for the nice comments and responses. I appreciate them. This project was started to help me, and others, see the many possibilities that hide inside each piece of steel that we look at. It can be changed any number of ways. Just start by using a different piece of stock,round bar, square, flat, angle iron, different lengths, etc. The end results are limited only by our imaginations. If I ever get to the point where I can teach others about blacksmithing, I will use this as a project for the students and see what they come up with. Give each one a different piece of starting stock and see what happens. I am sure that they will teach me some things as well. Thanks for looking and for your responses, Mitch

Nice going Karn! Great looking tongs and nice smooth lines on the hook. Look forward to seeing more of your work. Mitch

I started a small project a while back to help my kids and others to see what can be made from a simple piece of steel bar. I am sure most of you have done variations of this yourselves. I thought I would throw mine out here as an example. Let's see what you have done. I am sure this has been, and is done, for demos and such. I get stuck doing the same things over and over and need some inspiration from time to time. Sorry about the quality of the picture. All I have is my cell phone. My digital camers is elsewhere. Critiques and comments welcome. Thanks for looking. Mitch

Prayers continueing from Florida. God bless you both. Mitch

I really like the file work. And I would love to see the push knife finished. Well done. Mitch

Prayers and condolences from Florida.

Thank you all for the quick responses. I started using peanut oil when making the occasional knife. Peanut oil is just what I happened to be able to get at the time. I am using RR spikes for the most part, and A36, no high carbon steel. I was quenching, as Thomas Powers mentioned, for rust prevention and to season them. So, I guess the answer is I need some olive oil for these(?). Although I like Thomas Dean's solution, using Pam. Thanks again to all who responded! I knew I could get my answers here. Mitch

Ok, first, this may seem like a non question but it was asked of me and I don't have an answer. I have recently started making different steak turners and forks. They are turning out pretty nice and I've made a few for some family members. I have a large galvanized tub full of peanut oil that I have been using as a quench. The question is: is using peanut oil as a quench a problem for those people who are allurgic to peanuts? Or is there not enough left on/in the metal to worry about? So, those of you that are allurgic to peanuts, would this be a problem? Should I use something else? Thanks for any and all comments and insights. Mitch

VERY cool! How big is the spider? Great details on the spider and the candle sticks. Well done! Mitch

Dear Glenn & Conner family, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. God is greater than any pain we may bear, so I pray He will comfort you and yours in this most difficult time. May God bless you all. Mitch

Continued prayers from Florida. Mitch

Very nice looking knife! I like the shape and over all look. The scales are the wood pieces you used for the handle. I am also interested in what you used. It has a very nice grain pattern. Thanks for sharing. And your English is just fine. Mitch

Prayers sent from Florida. Mitch

Prayers sent from Florida. Mitch

Prayers sent from Florida for both, Stacy and for CurlyGeorge's wife. Mitch

I like it! Is that wood above the braided handle, or just a reflection? Either way, looks good. Mitch

It looks like it could also be used to make a rattlesnake's tail. Mitch

Prayers sent from Florida. Mitch

Condolences and prayers sent from Florida. Mitch

Wow! What else can I say? Wow! Sweet looking knife. I love the hamon and the handle. Thanks for posting. Mitch