postleg Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hello to all. I just joined the forum last night really like what I see and hear. I started blacksmithing about 6 months ago. Do it in my spare time. Here is a photo of my first knife project. A 19 in bowie knife made from a 65 mustang leaf spring. The handle is made from an old hedge fence post. The guard and end cap are made from scrap bronze bearings. what do you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamj Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 well first off welcome to the forums. and second that is very nice especially for your first knife. i love giant choppers like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecart Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Wow! First knife project. My first (what?) twenty first knives never made it to finished form. Nice job and welcome to the boards. That's a nice one laying beside the anvil in the pic too. Let us see it when you're done. Also, I love Mustangs. I think that would be an appropriate name for that beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postleg Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 the one next to it on the stump is a knife I am making for a friend. I am making to match a tattoo that both he and his son have on their forarms. He helped me get going buy giving me a 167 lb peter wright anvil. He is a great friend I have already made him a tomahawk pics are on the tomahawk and spear forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzertank27 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 nice big chopper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overmodulated Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 awesome first knife. I did dozens of primitive (one-piece) knives before ever trying one like you just made! I bet it will hold a great edge too, considering the steel source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messerist Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 First knife. You are doing very well!. Keep up the good work:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzsmith288 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 nice work the handle looks very comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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