GabrielDunn

Is it me or is "3rd Knife" a bit misleading a title for this? You're clearly not a beginner but saying 3rd knife suggests you are. :(

I'd love to hear how you got the chipped blade effect. Makes me want to make a RR Spike Dune inspired Crysknife. :D

Why aren't the ones on youtube this good? That's gorgeous!

Fantastic information! This is what I was looking for. I appreciate all the input. I have all of tomorrow slotted to learning the ins and outs of the forge and learning to finely manage the controls. And now thankfully I have an idea of what to watch and listen for. Cheers.

The documentation that came with it said to light it at 15 psi. I lit it at 10 and 15. It blasts out real hot and hard. Im actually afraid it might be too much. If the flame licked out of the forge and up to the jets there may be an issue. I think you're right about the small valves on the top. Again though the guide says he opens them and 1/8 a turn to light, then opens them up more. Maybe thats the end of adjusting them though. Just light it then open them fully and use the PSI valve to regulate the flame.

Thanks

There is another control on the tank to limit the PSi. Monitoring the flame from the controls on top off the unit is a bit more difficult with heat rising and all. So I get the sense I should open those fully and use the PSi control to adjust the flame. You can see it on the propane tank here.

Hey guys. Teaching myself blacksmithing. I don't have a mentor. I am just reading this forum/books and watching videos. I was hoping someone who has a propane forge similar to the majestic or diamondback model could shoot a quick youtube video of an ideal flame. Does your flame lick out over the top edge of the forge? Does that mean it's too big?

I am not certain if I am using too small of a flame or too large. I just assembled the forge and have no real way to confirm it is operating as it should be. I guess it's my anal nature where propane is concerned to be both cautious and over prepared for operating the forge.

Do I want to see a blue flame and a solid looking jet flame? Do i want mostly a yellow flame with just a little blue at the nozzle? I have no basis for comparison.

If you can't do a video, a picture or description would be great.

Sorry that image is gigantic. First time posting an image. I'll look for a guide. Maybe I need to resize it.

I saw a video where a smith put a dozen cut out circles of corrugated cardboard on his bench grinder as the last level of polish for his steel knives made from leaf springs. I never saw steel shine so white.