Dick L.

Here is Brian's original post. http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/16953-new-edges/?p=172153&fromsearch=1#entry172153 Have at it, Dick

HI Jon, I'm south of you on the CT. border. I'm just a hobby smith and want to retire into doing more when that comes to be. Mostly blade smithing and simple ornamental right now. The New England Blacksmiths is a great group /source of information and contacts for not much money. You will find there are a lot of folks in your area. http://www.newenglandblacksmiths.org/ Welcome to IFI Dick

Double post sorry!

Nice looking cut off tool! Just a guess but the impressions around the base might be from Axle spline if that is what it was made from. Dick

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Dick

Rich and Steve , thanks for taking the time to help ! While I was only able to look in a couple times I did try different things you talked about with fair results. Time has been very limited for me due to work and family but I'm hoping to see it open up a little this year. Here are some pictures of finishing a couple forged blades I have made since the interest has bit me. Some cable Damascus and some forged and filed. No knife grinder yet so its all file work and hand hand grinder but I enjoy doing it. Also got out the rifflers and added embellishments to the spine of a couple of them. Dick

Very Nice ! Thanks for sharing the step by step progression. All the pieces in the photos show the care and attention to detail you have disciplined yourself to retain. Dick

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy and full recovery! Dick

May God bless you and your family and let the healing be fast. Good luck Rusty, Dick

Welcome to I-forge iron. What part of MA. are you from? The New England Blacksmiths is a great source of information and instruction as well. http://www.newenglandblacksmiths.org/ Dick

Congratulations Dave! You are proof for everyone that getting out there and putting in the time does produce results. The work you submitted is outstanding in every way. Thanks for sharing this with us. Dick

Glad it went well Mark, you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Yes, God is good all the time. Dick

Very impressive work Sam ! I like the detail you put into each piece. Dick

http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/16598-high-speed-hammer-company/?hl=%2Bhigh+%2Bspeed+%2Bhammer This thread has a high speed helve exactly like I picked up from a Cutlery Company here in MA. I thought it was for planishing more than forging. Dick

Mark, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Dick

Nice Job on the Hawk! Did you make your handle hole drift or purchase? I hope to try one this weekend and would be real happy if it comes out half that nice! Dick

Great Job ! Nothing like working as a team. Dick

Gabe, Just a quick observation, Rich said he started with a coil spring. This would tell me it has carbon for sure and he's looking for the proper medium to quench in. Air ,oil or water Not everyone would know it I guess but it is a good thing to know. Dick

Thanks John, Great tutorial ! Dick

Jimmy, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Dick

Great Job Joe !!! Really enjoyed watching them,next I'll give it a try. Thank you ! Dick

Judson, That is one nice looking railing. Great design ! Dick

Great video, thanks for posting it ! Clearly shows how the rounding hammer Brian uses offers many different dies. Thanks, Dick

http://www.newenglandblacksmiths.org/ Fall meet is coming up soon. You will have a chance to meet many from NH. Check it out ! Dick

Glad the healing continues. To deal with a loss like that is something that we all fear. My prayers and thoughts extended to you and your family. Dick