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I see I need to slow down. Learn to forge flat and straight, then concentrate on the bevels. Being comfortable with what you're doing is a big key here.

No wonder it took so long to build. LOL That's a great idea, i really like the, ducting part and the fact that it's in a grid, pretty smart. Thanks for the great explanation.

Did you grind then file. Your forging looks like you could go straight to files. Very nice and straight.

Your forging is great, looks like you'll have a finished knife soon. Good sequence of pics, you can really see the knife evolve, thanks for sharing and don't forget to post your progress.

Hey Ken I didn't know you could use duck tape for duct work.:D

Hi Frosty 30' by 40' thats the size I had planned until work dropped off (housing), anyway could you explain the 2" receiver thing, I'm not the sharpest tack.

Hi Azoic6 You'll find lots of help here, I'm a newb also.

Molasses I had a tip a while back about rust removal

Feukair there's a coal forge out back, but hasn't been used for years, maybe if I find a source for coal nearby I'll try it again, but now I'm using a propane forge. I did choke it down a little and your observation and others indicate it's in the more normal range. Thanks Mark

Now I gotta go clean up.

Thanks Chuck No short cuts.

Phil Thanks for your support I appreciate it and I'm glad you're enjoying my posts, some times I think maybe this is all too boring and basic. John Good to know about the scale. I've been trying different methods of forging, not sure which is the right way. The last 2, I forged from square to round then started flattening, kind of wandering around looking for a technique, rhythm ,hammer control, etc. let alone I still don't know a lot of basic blacksmithing skills. My interest in knife making started in the late '70's, I went to shows and bought books, joined ABANA collected and made tools learned to weld etc. but never really got around to actually make some knives, but it's time now before I run out of time. I'm very grateful for the response everyone here gives, I look forward to it each time I post and it is a huge positive factor in my journey, and one of these days maybe you'll see a completed knife. Mark

Thanks Chuck, I'm pretty happy with the last one, it just needs to be trued up. I just thought 4 hrs. was a long time.

Stefano Did you encounter any special problems, or use any unique techniques in the creation of this piece that you could share with us. Just starting, any advice or tips. Thanks Mark

$9200.00 Is there a gold brick in that pile that I missed.:confused:

4hrs. on this try today (am I retarded?) Adjusted burners. Hung a magnet. Normalized 4-5 times. Tried the water thing. (didn't care for the extra step.) Blades a little short, and would like to have tapered the tang. ( too much time on the handle. Still need to anneal.

I'll try again tomorrow, with water, thanks Nitro, and adjust for a reducing flame thanks Chuck, this speeds up the learning process. Mark

It's beautiful, I just keep looking at it (great Photos) Thanks for sharing.

Looks like glass or lapidary, I did a quick google and found this AbrasiveSales

thanks Dale thats what I need to know. I guess I went too far the other way, also sometimes I have to get that last hit or 2, need to brake that habit, tired of make'n a junk pile. John, I'll try choking my burners.