Teebs Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hi all, I'm new to the forum and I'd like to share the first knife I have made. It is a farrier rasp with a hickory handle (off cut from hardwood flooring) and the pins are copper from a hydro pole ground wire. This is my first post as there is so much great information on this forum just waiting to be searched. I am new to blacksmithing and using my newly built propane forge I heat treated it and then tempered it in the kitchen oven. I know it is a good high carbon steel by destroying one of the rasps, it will shatter when quenched from non magnetic and with a slight temper it has some flex but holds a great edge. I learned a lot playing with the build. I still have lots to learn and look forward to building many more. This was just stock removal, next I will try forging the shape with hammer and anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 That's a very nice first knife! Sounds like you studied up before attacking it, smooth move. Could use a sheath :D No matter what you do, never sell or give it away. Forging is a different beast. Practice first with mild steel - I probably needn't elaborate because (as you know) it's all on the forums. I look forward to your next piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Thanks, yes I do need a sheath now, I have never done leather work but have been looking at ordering some Kydex and giving it a shot. Will take the advice and forge my first knife out of mild steel :-). I have a buddy that is a guitar maker and has offered up different types of exotic wood for the scales, look forward to making my next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-hr Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 That's real pretty, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 New Kydex sheath, first time working with the stuff, quite easy to use. Blade locks in nicely and has a little "snap" when placing in sheath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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