otterbob

Below is a copy of a post on my forum that you may find interesting. The blade is approximatly 3/32 of an inch thick and no handle scales added. I really like the plain tang handle, you can see in one of the pictures how easy it is to hold like a pencil while doing fine work, yet enough "Heft" for full use. Otter Bob ------------------------------------------------ Here is a knife I forged for my wife back in the late summer of 2007 { looks like I use it more then she does. } I like a blade thin in thickness, a full tang, a drop point, and high carbon steel. I forged the knife from a piece of automotive coil spring, it will take an edge sharp enough to skin the tail, hold the edge long enough to finish a skinning job, and still be sharp enough to do the butchering if needed. Otter Bob Photos of a red fox being skinned have been removed.

Thanks All for the welcome, I replaced the stump under my anvil yesterday. Its had thousands of miles of travel and 25 years of use but was still in good shape. Its me that needs the change! after back surgery a few years ago and tendentious for the last 8 months I am raising the hight of the anvil. Otter Bob

New to this forum. Not much of a smith, but do know which end NOT to touch ! Otter Bob