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Wow. thanks allot guys, great sources!

Guys I don't know if Rick is here. But has he ever tried putting carbon nanotubes into his crucible?
http://www.kleancarbon.com/carbon-nano-tubes.aspx"

Hello:

There are quite a few folks making crucible steel..now that stuff that Daniel Watson is doing is NOT Wootz..it is all done in thermal treatment on already purchased barstock. It is nothing more than a advertising ploy and marketing trick, nothing that involves taking any material to liquidus and then following the proper processes to get Wootz...

JPH

Thanks JPH for clearing that up. What about the crucible steel, what are some good producers?

Are there any modern day smiths making Wootz?
I've heard of Angel Sword's Techno-Wootz.

But does anyone here know how to make it?

Part 3:

A.S. Jordan Bladesmith - Documentary "Knives"

Thanks guys for all the input there is allot of knowledge in this forum. So yeah I will probably get a Peddinghaus then. I found them here:

Peddinghaus


BTW: side tracking is fine lol . As long as we get the question answered. Some of you guys have some really interesting replies. :lol:

Guys let's post cool videos you find online, or make yourself(we have some great bladesmiths here.)

The Cutting Edge
Jerry Bowen visits Bob Kramer, whose premium knives have become the gold standard and are selling for $300...an inch.

Thanks guys for the input! Btw what is you position on cast vs. forge?
Does it really make a difference?

Peddinghaus Anvils...what's your take on it guys?
Do any of you guys have one?

Thanks Tom I didn't thinkabout that. pretty cool idea.

I had a diamondback forge, need to rebuild it since it did not make it through the smithy fire I had a few months ago.

-Doug

Did it have anything to do with the forge? you kinda got me worried there.

Well I am kind leaning towards the Diamondback 3 burner. since it is 18 inches long.

The forge is 18 inches, and the blade I want to make is 18 inches, is that ok?
or does the forge need to be slightly larger than the blade?

I will be using it to make blades.
specifically Bushcraft knives(4 inch blades)
and Machetes(Martindale Golok no2 types) 10+ inch blades

I could make my own forge, but I find that a bit intimidating.
I have never really done it before.

Thanks guys for your input.
Also I heard the square forges tend to get hot spots is this true?

Hey guys, I am in the market for a gas forge, and I was wondering which one would you guys recommend.

Diamondback or Chile.

What are you going to be doing in the amazon? If your flying over and this is just for emergencies then you need one thing if your hiking the length of it then you need something else. 350$ is a good price for a custom functional chopper.

A Missionary, A helicopter will only go so far, it's really dense jungle there, you gotta go on foot for weeks at a time.

hopefully I would like to preach to the newly contacted tribes there, that have never heard about the Gospel.

I wont go to the non contacted ones(first contact is never good, hostile natives, our diseases would kill them etc.)

but there are a few that have had recent contact with the outside world. those are safer, for them and for us.

and to get to them you gotta go through the jungle.

Those look good. but I was looking for a more handmade blade, by a blade smith.
I read some poor reviews about this Cold Steel Machete.

and it is not enough weight, at only 16oz or .9 pounds(not even one pound!)

I was looking for a more handmade thing, thicker blade, sharper, quality.

because I am really going to take this into the Jungle, I just want the best.
The Amazon is something you do not want to cut corners in.

I need a Machete like the one you see on this video:

YouTube - Survival Zone: Jungle: Machete


I need a WORKING replica(because I am going to use it:) )

What drew me to this specific machete are the distinct holes in the blade.

GREAT FOR CUTTING DOWN THE WEIGHT.
(also not to much, because you still need a heavy blade for cutting thick stuff)

those holes were probably made using a waterjet cutter.

The steel that should be used, is a steel resistant to rust(it's pretty wet over there) and something that can keep it's edge for a long time.

so High Caron, Stainless would be right I think.

and also the handle..CANNOT BE WOOD. it will rot.
or crack over time, because of the weather.



IF ANYBODY IS INTERESTED, JUST GIVE ME A PRICE ESTIMATE.

Don't pull out your hammer and anvil yet, It might take me sometime to save up, I just want to know how much you guys can make one of these for.

Just finished a folder with my nickel damascus blade, carbon fiber handles, ATS34 stainless bolsters, titanium liners and pivot screws. Thanks for looking, Buddy

Is it for sale?