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Well, it can't be a "Followed me Home" because it didn't...LOL But how much fun would it be to find a half buried big boy like this in the yard under 40 years of bramble bushes? Helping a friend at his new house clearing garbage, etc. a weekend Doesn't get much better than this.

that is one nice looking shop you have there. What work do you do that the face is too pitted for? from here , it looks very good.

Enthusiasts, how far would you all travel to pick up a nice unit? So often things pop up and at a very fair price, but the distance is too much for me. I suppose if one is anvil-less then on would be more prone to make the excursion. Here is a classic example of one that makes my heart go piter-pat. Over 200kg and clean edges for $500ish, Oh my... But a 10 hour round trip doesn't sound like fun and I sure as sheets don't need another anvil. I had trouble getting my 107kg in the truck, this would be a bear.

wow, some serious skills their on display. Impressive. The drawknife looks to have a Hamon line, yes? How did you develop that, or did I not catch that it had wrought for the spine? did you grind off the teeth on that one first? I see no left over artifacts, so clean. The 20 min blade as well seems so clean at the edge. How was that acomplished?

this is something I wrestle with a lot. To forge the file as is, or to first grind the teeth off? since I live out in the country, I have access to more hoof files going to the dump than I know what to do with. I have made some blades and pull knives I am happy with, but if I didn't grind off the teeth first, I end up cursing myself afterwards. Or if I do grind, I wonder why I didn't simply use some fresh 1080 for whatever the project is. But it is always tough to say no to first class high carbon when it's offered, even if it has teeth... What do you guys usually do, grind, no grind? what kind of projects? Never did think about utilizing the "teeth" to allow for a semi serrated edge as the OP outlined. I will have to give that a try. If it works out, then there is the natural project for old Ferrier files.

I was going to ask the same question. Often good high carbon, but a bit of a bear to get to knife blank thickness. Fold around hatchets are an option.

@Frosty Friend, I have read this several times and I am having trouble visualizing your description. Can you possibly reword this a touch and maybe I can grasp it. because it sounds like a terrific approach... if I can figure it out... LOL. "The sawhorse directly over one set of legs." A sawhorse with 4 legs and placed over or to the side of the anvil? Won't this tip over? English is a tough language with all its nuances. thanks in advanced.

In your living room by the fireplace on a block with wheels lookin' all purty. buffet stand many a times...

@bluerooster The sandwich idea would fit right at home with Japanese blade construction. Give a search on the web for details. Will it help with micro fractures... well... for a kitchen knife you'll maybe get away with it. heavy use, not so much. good luck.

oh my that is nice. Would enjoy hearing the story of how you found it, more details = more fun. I'm guessing our new friend is a picker and won't be here long, which in no way is meant as a disparaging remark. If it weren't for pickers, there would be even more fine anvils, guitars, you name, lost to the junk heap. I'm sure she will find a good home and the OP will have been deservedly well rewarded. Cheers.

oh that's good! And then any slight wave that is left at the tip maybe just grind down on the vertical since we've elongated the face a tad. I have a very large (280mm) Japanese style cleaver (chukabocho) project in 1080 that has vexed me for quite the while. I may have to revisit it soon. -18c here makes for less than comfortable time in the shop.

Looks like there is still enough material to keep on trying to get the edge right. Why not throw it back in the heat and have another go at it? Granted, I always have a tough time keeping cleavers straight. there is so much face and once you get one area correct, the other goes wonky. Nakiri size is easier. good luck.

JHCC, those pics are dynamite and a shop to be envied. cheers.

Love it. hanging a new handle is such the rewarding activity. I often throw to the side nice straight grained firewood when it pops up. then when bored will rough shape into rectangles, waiting for its new home. can never have too many hammers. just look at my avatar... even if many of those were hung in a hurry with whatever branch I could find, LOL. I call them " future projects."

that looks like a massive hand sledge you have there. what weight is that and do you use it regularly? is your shop outdoors? Looks like a lot of light streaming in. but I see el machines as well, so maybe not... cheers.