Brian923 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Just wanted to share my first blade and piece that I made with my first forging attempt. It's an old open end wrench that had broke decades ago. I wanted it longer, but I melted the tip off in one of my heats... It's ready for heat treat then I will final grind and polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 What about modifying the other end to be a bottle opener? Wrenches are generally a medium carbon steel, not the greatest for blades but better than mild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian923 Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Was going to use this as a kindling chopper (froe?) so I guess calling it a "blade" was the wrong word, but still a blade of some sorts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 see Good morning, The blade is very nice work. Well done. But It is not a froe. Check Jock Dempsey's site hit "I-forge how to" and view topic 92. Also search " froe" at Lee Valley tools or Woodcraft to get a good picture of the tool. Regards, SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Their is a turm for a knife intended to be batoned, but the name ecapes me. My abusive habits has broken the tip off many knives, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian923 Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Ok. Maybe not a froe either... but you get what my intention was... a kni-froe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian923 Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Actually found a tool called a splitting froe knife... good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian923 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Heat treated and finished up! Splits oak beautifully with no vibration or hand shock when batonning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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