aprayinbear Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Greetings Everyone, After a RR Spike Knife, this is the second blade I have ever made (am making.) It is made from a rusty ole' piece of spring steel my brother found in his pasture which could have been 10-50 years old. I am interested in historical repros and as I began hammering I started to think of the double edged trade knives often seen from the fur trade era. This is what I have come up with so far. The blade finished out a bit thinner then I originally intended (probably 3/32" in the center, but I am pleased with the overall look. I have forged most of the edge. I intend to leave the rough hammered look. I still have to harden and temper the blade. I plan on leaving one side as a false edge. What do you think so far? Please go easy as I am a definite beginner. Also, I am not sure what kind of a handle treatment to use. I think I will use a forged guard and pein the end, but beyond that I'm not certain. I do have some antler, as well as a big chunk of Osage Orange. All Thoughts & Suggestions are Much Appreciated!:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzertank27 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 looks like a knife to me which is more than i could say for my first knife like object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new guy Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 looks pretty good. for your next knife try a worn out file. iused old file for both the knives i made. and maybe a small cross pein or drilling hammer would beat the ball pein in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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