Hello i have been hanging around on the forums learning what i can. I watched, Knife Making Unplugged that was recommend in a post on the forum. That was a very good informational film, really answered most of my questions. Tim Lively makes it look too easy.

What i was wondering is, is it really that easy. Since I'm a beginner i was thinking of building this forge to start with. Charcoal Forge. But instead of using a hand blower use a spare hair dryer that i have. The parts i can easily get. I was wondering the knife that he makes is that type knife easy to forge for a beginner? Or do one of you recommend something better?

Thanks

Welcome to IFI!!! As with most anything it takes PRATICE PRATICE. Also you may want to add your location so maybe a smith close to you who can help you out.

OK i will add my location (thanks for the tip). And i figured practice was the key, as to anything.

And thanks for the quick reply.

Another excellent source for the beginner is "The 50 Dollar Knife Shop" by Wayne Goddard.
Finnr

Welcome aboard Stroyeror, glad to have ya.

Most folk recommend you learn to blacksmith before you start forging knives. Starting out with knives means learning a lot of skills sets at once rather than one or two at a time.

To edit your profile to show your location click on "User CP" at the top of the page.

Frosty

Another excellent source for the beginner is "The 50 Dollar Knife Shop" by Wayne Goddard.
Finnr

Thanks for the tip.

I goggled the book and found a site where you can preview it a little. Looks to be a good book.