nc_cooter Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 My young student from last summer returned this summer to continue his blacksmith training. Last year we started from zero and worked on forging basics, spending 3 days a week in the forge. He made S hooks, drive hooks and one small knife. This year we only had 2 days a week due to ffootball practice, We concentrated on making tongs and knives. He made 3 knives this year, using only hand tools with the exception of a drill press. He has become very good at draw filling and hand sanding. Here is a pic of Gages' knives. He hand forged them from 1/4" 1084. He did all the work with the exception of the HT. Not too shabby for a 13 year old who stands 6'-5" and weighs 270#. Thanks fro looking, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Nicely done. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Nice work, good choices for the woods also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Those are very nice looking knives! BTW could you PM me the name and city of Gage's future high school? I just want to make sure that Gary Pinkel (Mizzou FB coach) keeps an eye on him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec.S Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 they are purty as hell!!!! I sure wish I was 6-5 .... Same age and he is 180 pounds heavier and a foot and five inches taller... I now feel even smaller than I already am!!!!! Great work again and you should get him to post on ifi... If he doesn't... Post pics of his tongs your self! Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Those are fine looking knives Mike. Isn't a good student a joy. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc_cooter Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 Thanks for the input everyone. I will pass them on to Gage this weekend. Alec, a man should not be measured in pounds and inches, but rather by his words and deeds. I will try to get some pics of the tongs later. They are not at my forge. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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