TheoRockNazz Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I really like chopping knives, and had a day to kill, so I gave myself a challenge; forge a knife in one day. This is the result. 1075 forged to shape, limited grinding, edge quenched in veggie oil, and tempered for chopping. I put it through several tests, throwing it, chopping tatami, chopping a log, then (nervously) peeling an apple. All-in-all I'm happy with the results, it's a surprisingly comfortable chop holding it on the base. Comments and critique appreciated, Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I don't know about you, but to try to work the forge for more than an hour at a time without cooling down would end in heatstroke. :blink: And that hande doesn't hurt your hand to use? <_< I like it! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Thank you. Yeah, I had a nice breeze and plenty to drink - thankfully 10XX also forges nicely. I had twisted without flattening a prior handle and didn't like the feel. I like this much more, next time I will try something different with the pommel though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantofolder Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 A true integral.....great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyfelwr Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I like the blade shape, but my thoughts on camp knife are these: 1. A camp knife should chop 2. A camp knife should be usable for hours on end without causing my calluses to fall off. 3. A camp knife shouldn't be easy to get caught on things. I prefer either a full tang or hidden tang design, that being said; your knife is unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Smith Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Twelve hours working in the shop? My friend, you are not from south Louisiana, that's for sure. I might get in an hour at dawn now and again, but by then I'm getting dizzy. Which is why I much prefer to work through the night. Very nice piece, btw. Not so sure about that twist though. Seems uncomfortable for long work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Iron Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 It's really quite pleasing to look at. I really like the twist of the handle and the scroll on the pommel. **** that's awesome. Keep challenging yourself. 12 hours is pretty impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks guys. I am going to keep experimenting with full metal handle styles until I find something I am truly pleased with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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