SkoobyNewb

I am in New Hampshire,  I thought I did click save but I guess I didn't.  I am using a phone to access the site not a pc, if that makes any difference. 

I believe I set my location,  thanks for the advice guys.  I did end up (if not just to try something new) heat treat the spike knife with some super quench. I can say that it is noticeable harder. Definitely not like true hardened steel, but a noticeable difference.  Working on some tongs now, since the ones that i used on tue the knife just aren't right for the job.

38 minutes ago, aessinus said:

Re: location, as Frosy said it can matter.  User/Settings, add general location & save.  Sometimes answers are mitigated by where your cast a shadow.

I cant seem to be able to see where i set my location. 

150 for the lot 

Here are some pictures of what I have available to work with. I was told that the anvil was an absolute steal and is worth far more than the entire purchase price for everything. 

So not even using super quench will do much for me?

Just wanted to say hi to everyone; just got an old riveters coal forge, a large leg vice and an anvil. I started playing with a railroad spike today. Twisted and pounded it out to my main shape; I'm going to heat treat it tomorrow and then sharpen it. We'll see how it turns out, fingers crossed.