Stormcrow Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 These are a bit different from my typical work, and are leading to even more different blades from me in the future. They all except the little one with the ring are forged from Ford F-250 coil spring, multiple quenched in veggie oil and multiple tempered. Cotton cord Turk's head knots, hemp cord wrap, natural and black shellac sealer, shaving sharp edge. The usual. They are a smidge thicker than I typically do, with the Bowies starting at 5/16" at the blade/tang transition and the utility/EDC knives starting at about 1/4" at the same spot, all tapering distally to the point. These first two are pretty close to what I've been doing, except for being beefier. 4 1/2" blade, 9" OAL 4" blade, 9" OAL The Bowies are what have really started the gears turning. This one got dubbed "Thunderdome" by another knifemaker. 6 1/2" blade, 11 3/4" OAL 6" blade, 11" OAL And this little dude is quite cute. This one is a scrap piece of leaf spring left from forging a bush sword, with the thickness at the tang/blade transition 3/16", blade length 2 3/8", and 7" OAL. So now, looking at the Bowies and all, and with other things going on in my mind to help fuel the gears turning, my mind is contemplating the phrase "primal/tactical". This could turn interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willis Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I like your work. Neo tribal has always facinated me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiapan Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I freakin love these knives. I was wondering what tempering temp you used on these. A lot of the material I plan on working with is leaf springs ( just got a dozen for scrap prices). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 You'll have to experiment for yourself to see how your bactch works, but typically for spring it is between 350 and 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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