Sharps Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 This is my first forged and finished knife that I have completed. As you'll see at the end of the album I have ground on a handful of blades but I was not getting good results that I wanted. A friend and local bladesmith was generous enough to take time out of his weekends to help coach me through the process of forging to finishing. OAL is 8 3/4" with a 4" blade full flat grind with a convex edge, tapered tang. Steel is 1084 from Aldo the NJ steel baron and handle is black linen micarta with red liners. I have lurked and searched here for almost a year soaking up any and all info and tips and tricks that I could find and apply. Please feel free to ask any questions, comments or critiques. Thanks Here is an album with a bunch of pictures through the process http://imgur.com/a/ztxfZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 That is the cleanest "first forging" I've ever seen. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK421 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 That looks amazing! Great design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossdawg Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 That is a real beaut. First or tenth ist is outstanding............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks all for the kind words. It was a long and slow process but a great learning experience. It will probably take me a few times to start getting the process down. There are a few things that I find a little off balance but I guess I will always be able to see the flaws. I am excited to see what else I will be able to create. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Mullins Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'd say that was an exceptional first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Nice knife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 You can be proud of that for sure. Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 That is very nice. I like the look of it, nice, simple, complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swords9023 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caius Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Like my great grandmother says..."mais, dats pretty, yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks guys! I've been carrying it and using it for everyday tasks and it has been holding up just fine. I am happy with this knife and I'll be sure to share more when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camero68 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Wow! Impressive work for a first knife. Sharp and clean, like the proportion of the blade and handle. It's great for every day use, very handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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