KrusenJohn

Pretty stoked. I spent about 12 hours with this mill file knife ????. I made the forge the Tuesday night out of a coffee can, plaster of paris, sand and a T8250 swirl tip with map gas. Its the first time ive ever forged a blade and i did all grinding and sanding by hand and without stones. The edge impressed the xxxx out of me. With stones im sure ill be shaving. Finished it with a vinegar/salt acid etch, and an ostrich leather belt. Even made the shealth with it. Called it Vulture, looked like one so what the xxxx. All criticism is constructive to me, please feel free to comment. Thanks for looking. JC Krusen -JKIV

Thanks for moving this to the right topic

Hey guys! Pumped i found this forum and site. I've been stuck in an apartment complex for almost 2 years in Manchester NH. I will be moving south to the Londonderry area and I was hoping to find someone local who is willing to answer all my ridiculous questions and help me grab some hands on hammer time. I currently work for the state of NH part-time so i have 3 full days of absolutely NOTHING to do, BUT lack to space, material and tools to begin my goal of bladesmithing. Regarless, im stoked that this community is thriving and hope to learn the art. ​Much Appreciated, JC Krusen