Clemson tiger

On June 15, 2017 at 1:14 PM, Fred Beagle said:

Not  sure what that is so I wouldn't know. But I agree that a coil spring is much better material for a knife. In fact I'm gonna make some chisels out of a coil spring here in a few days.

I see the rail road spike as an ornament knife. Cool as a conversation piece but not my first choice as a camping knife.That said I am able to get a razor sharp edge on these knifes. Just how long would it keep an edge is the question. If you wanted to improve It I'd say forge weld a piece of carbon steel in the blade section.

You don't know what that is?!

I used bed frame....

4 hours ago, ThomasPowers said:

Depends on what it's expected to do.  In general you design first and then make it.

BTW what's the steel used?

I used bed frame.... it passed a spark and quench test with flying colors...

Is it just me, or is this knife begging for a clip point?

Hello, I'm a 14 yr old from South Carolina. I have read and watched LOTS about forging, but have only done a couple knives. I only have the basics as far as tools go, but I know you only need those to begin. Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hello, I am a newbie and have only made two knives.

I was wondering where you all get your steel.

Any tips/suggestions are greatly appreciated!