Verga

Very nice, what is the blade thickness?

Sweet, If you want some to test it for you for about 6 months or so let me know

To give it a fair evaluation, how about sending it to me for some intensive testing.
If i don't like it I will tell you in about a week, if I do like it then in about 6 months, If I really like it about 6 years. {Big dopey Grin}
Very nice

Great description, thanks

hey here is another thing i made a while ago it is based off of the shuriken batman uses in batman begins and the dark knight, its simple weldable steel since its cheap and i didn't want to spend too much money on something i wasn't sure of. I sold them to a few friends for about 20 bucks each.
the first one's head was a little off, the second one came out much better.

Very nice job.
How long and what type of forge?

Great Job!
Are these High carbon spikes, or the regular type?
Thanks for showing the pics.

I know this has been discussed before but here is a fairly new twist. watch this viseo on youtube. YouTube - How to build a Babington Burner

do you think this would be able to heat a small forge to welding temps? I also have a few ideas to simplify the whole process.

I will give you the original $10 plus 5 more for your trouble for it.

Hello
My name is Verga. Thank you for letting me sign up for the Forum.
I am interested in black smithing from the knifemaking point of view.
I have already built 5 knives. Four were premade blanks that I had to put the scales on (and do a bit of sharpening) and the fifth was an old file that I annealed shaped and put the scales on. It is kind of crude, but it fits my hand and i like it.
I have alot of experience as a wood worker and machinist and I plan on building my own forge. I am still going back and forth about using propane of waste oil.
I have been quite a bit of research on both.
any input would be appreciated.
I also signe up with the local blacksmith club last week.