Daswulf

Looks like a beautiful place there. Had to go look more up on the Betel nut tree. Always something new to learn.

Sometimes Easy is Good.

If I were to make grapes, I'd just lay out ball bearings in the shape and weld them in a bunch from the back side.

Leather.

Thanks BlackMetalViking

I'd like to see management physically prove that the tool is safe and that it was just employee carelessness. Put one in their hands and have them use it

One heavy enough to sink with it.

Great picture ( all of your pictures are great) what is that tho? Hollowed out piece of wood?

Shows more to me Gergely. I still wouldn't want to make all of those leaves and flowers . I can't wait to see what you come up with tho.

Thanks JHCC, that is a simple and easy jig. And Very useful. Templehound, that is high praise for where I am at. Thank you kindly. I blame looking at your awesome designs. I'm a quick learner. Only took 3 years of reading and researching. Thank you for sharing your work and for all others that post good info here.

Thanks. Yeah it really helps in making the knife look more professional. I even could have done better if I had left myself a little more meat for the blade pre HT.

Have you taken a look in the solid fuel forge section? Lots of possibilities. I use a brake rotor for my forge pot. Roughly 8" diameter by 2-3" deep is good. Rotors can be had cheap or free since there are cars all around the world that need them changed here and there and what they take off is scrapped.

That's just what I would use with what I've seen. I'm sure there are others with great ideas on it. More then one way to do things.

I need to refresh on terminology a but but this helps in getting the line even. I mainly went by eye getting the bevel to match side to side. I did a bit per side so I could keep an eye on it and not go over. The jig is shown in Steve Sells book along with other great info. ( which I need to go back over. )

Could just use clay and shape it to what ya want/ need.

Thanks Jimmy. There's more cable here if you want to give it a wack.

Very nice.

Thanks John, I've made some knife shaped objects before so I have a little experience with files, sandpaper and sanding blocks. It's been a while since I've put this much into something that each next step had my cringing a little. Thanks C-1. wanting to make blades was what got me interested in forging. I found that forging opened up so much more then a pin point interest for me, and now after having my setup for 3 years, I've made a second knife. Robert, now I have to make my first sheath.

Belts everywhere! What a cool shop.

Aus, it wasn't as bad welding the cable as I though it might be. Just have to do the right steps, keep it tight and fluxed. JME, I did not. That's a good point. I will be doing that tonight.

This is my second "real" knife. it's from 1 1/4" gaswell crane cable forge welded. 10" overall length ( again, Thanks Bearded Guy for the gift of the cable and some insight into working it.) All I know is it spark tested as High carbon so this was an experiment that turned out well except for an inclusion that showed itself in the tempering ( a forge welding problem I'm guessing). Etched in 5% apple cider vinegar at +- 150 degrees F for a while (all I had), then sanded wet with 2000 grit. handle is oak, stained with chestnut stain and several applications of linseed oil with 1/8" brass pins. dunno what else to say but I'm happy with the end result. It feels great in my hand. I learned some things along the way. #1 re-read about knife making step by step. #2 practice the forge welding. #3 have a plan for a knife shape/design. #4 don't mess up good handle material like an idiot.( Poor lacewood.) There's more..... I don't plan to specialize in knives but hey, they can be fun. I know I will make more here and there. what else? oh yeah have a belt grinder lol. Man, files and blocking sandpaper are killers. I did make a grinding jig for the bevels that I learned about from Steve's book but they might be a bit beefy compared to what they should be, but it helped. Yeah, I need to re-read that book before the next attempt.

That's a beauty of a utility knife Templehound. The sheath is very nice.

Lol Frosty, I was talkin about Bearded Guys grinder. I would love to come visit some time if I could. I'm planning a world trip to visit blacksmiths around the world. Just as soon as I hit big on the lottery. Now, to start playing the lottery.

Nice looking flower. I like the wood mount. The torch comes in handy with peining the flowers on. I use it on my roses. It does take practice and keeping an eye out that you don't get the petals too hot.

Sounds awesome. I bet it's a nice place. How much split fire wood was left there? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BxCmG5sG6A So.. have any pictures of the shop?