coltpax
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Forging is fun and pretty fast, if your not including the time to start the coal fire (like those who use propane), but stock removal is easier and i believe its safer (for the metal). I do a bit of both, but usually forge my blades. Now a few are all stock removal, but thats because either I dont know how to do it with hammer and anvil, or its not as easy with hammer and anvil.
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I would use a decent spring steel and differentially treat it, or quench it and put it in the oven longer than normal. But with the weight issue, just pick what suits you. i have found that for me, a knife thats heavy in the front with a straigh handle works good.
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ugh. i was eating as i was reading, and when i got to that picture, i almost lost it.
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What style of sword would you call this. This is the first sword I have made, and its still in the process, but just havent decided what to call it. Thanks for any help, Colton
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I found three of thes in the woods behind my church, and RT told me they were part of a plow share, but has anyone had experience making blades with them? Blade? and hammer - Blacksmith Photo Gallery
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This is my first gasser forge. Got it from Diamondback Ironworks, and its a simple one burner. The writing on the side is my "agenda" -
This is my first gasser forge. Got it from Diamondback Ironworks, and its a simple one burner. The writing on the side is my "agenda" -
this is my first coal forge i made. A BBQ grill and a piece of pipe. The pipe was stuck in by popping a hole in the side and making it fit tightly. when I needed a blower, I just stuck a leafblower on the pipe. -
this is my first coal forge i made. A BBQ grill and a piece of pipe. The pipe was stuck in by popping a hole in the side and making it fit tightly. when I needed a blower, I just stuck a leafblower on the pipe. -
this is my first coal forge i made. A BBQ grill and a piece of pipe. The pipe was stuck in by popping a hole in the side and making it fit tightly. when I needed a blower, I just stuck a leafblower on the pipe. -
Dont know what type of stone, but it may eventually becoma some sharpening stones or knife handles. -
I picked a few of these up, and the hammer is just for size reference -
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This is one view of a froe I made for myself -
Dont know what this blade is, but its heavy, its metal, and it was free. Also, this was my first blacksmithing hammer. -
This is how i mount my handheld belt sander when I'm grinding blades. This is also my vice, which I got for free and was told it was junk, but it just needed a good cleaning. -
This is how i mount my handheld belt sander when I'm grinding blades. This is also my vice, which I got for free and was told it was junk, but it just needed a good cleaning. -
This is how i mount my handheld belt sander when I'm grinding blades. This is also my vice, which I got for free and was told it was junk, but it just needed a good cleaning. -
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This is a buffer from Harbor Freight. I really like it, and it was basic, cheap, and easy to get. You can also see: solder, wd40, salt, sandpaper, and a bag -
This really showsthe curve towards the end of the blade and the handle. -
This is the tip of that sword I've been working on. This view shows the curve pretty good. -
Working on this sword in my freetime, and almost done. -
This is a picture of the ex file knife and the paracord wrap knife. Finished them both on the same day, so it was a pretty good day. -
This is a picture of the ex file knife and the paracord wrap knife. Finished them both on the same day, so it was a pretty good day.
