Carlin1985

Hi Slag and Birksy,

Thanks for replying and Birksy can I ask what side of Ia your on? Really glad to see another Iowan here! 

Slag, the steel is mystery steel. I am using a chainsaw bar which is acting like a high carbon steel during a spark test. I have made throwing knives since I was a kid a was taught how to pick out a bar with decent steel ages ago in Az. I would comfortably guess that this is right around 1075 as it is springy and is throwing off great spark. The scales are black walnut and cherry. Cut em on grandpas farm and used a sawzall and sander to shape em into what you see. Thank you very much for the compliment!

Hi fellow Craftsmen,

My name is Carlin and I am 31 year old in Red Oak, Iowa. I have been reading the forum for several year and have been a silent member for a few years as well. Having finally figured out a way to start making knives I am now hoping to be a productive member of this incredibly helpful website community. Thanks for reading and here are a few pics of my work in progress.