Corin Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Hi People, Just a quick one by way of introduction, I live near Sydney in Australia. I have had a fascination with all things metal since I was a child, and these days I focus on making knives... Mostly Scandinavian style, but I have my only little machine shop, as well as a few anvils and my little gas forge. I am always keen to see how others do things as for the most part I am self taught with a few weekend courses here and there... I am also happy to share what I have learnt. Mostly I try and make my knives from scrap... Here are some pictures, the materials cost for both, including timber would be less than $5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 They are very beautiful! I really like the puuka style scabbards! Do you have a plastic or wooden insert in that one to help keep the shape? I have never made one of that style but I like them a lot and I would like to. I especially like the rakish handle on the knife at the bottom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Welcome to IFI. That is really a beautiful knife. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing more of your work. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corin Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Thanks for the welcome guys, glad you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 G'Day Corin , firstly welcome ta the site . Bung youse name inta this , also approx where you are , you never know , mite be another smith just around the cnr from you .http://www.iforgeiro...6-oz-roll-call/ Also look inta this , MOONY's Get HAMMERED each " October " ( so far ) http://www.iforgeiro...ered-at-moonys/ 28 th , 29 th , 30 , of October 2011 @ Braidwood NSW Dale Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Corin, welcome to the site. I,m not around the corner but I am down the road at Bowral. Great looking knives and great photos, I have never made a knife but it always amazes me how knife makers make the handles and blend them with the blade. Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corin Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Do you have a plastic or wooden insert in that one to help keep the shape? I normally just wet form the leather, though I have used liners... G'Day Corin , firstly welcome ta the site . Bung youse name inta this , also approx where you are , you never know , mite be another smith just around the cnr from you .http://www.iforgeiro...6-oz-roll-call/ Also look inta this , MOONY's Get HAMMERED each " October " ( so far ) http://www.iforgeiro...ered-at-moonys/ 28 th , 29 th , 30 , of October 2011 @ Braidwood NSW Dale Russell Hey Dale thanks for the invite, I have added myself to the role call! Braidwood sounds great I have been told about this event by quite a few of my customers. Maybe this year should be the year... Hi Corin, welcome to the site. I,m not around the corner but I am down the road at Bowral. Great looking knives and great photos, I have never made a knife but it always amazes me how knife makers make the handles and blend them with the blade. Cheers Ian Ian, Pleased to meet a local! What sort of things do you make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Corin , if your comin' will need ta know early as this yr will be limiting numbers . Pm me & i'll fill you in on all the info Dale Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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