Rsparozi Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Good Evening IFI community, I've been a member for about a month now, quietly reading the massive wealth of information available on the forum, and I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself finally, and thank everyone for sharing their experiences and knowledge. I am I guess what people would refer to as a weekend warrior, not by choice, just a busy newly wed trying to keep a job. I've been tinkering in metal for about 18 months now, and it has become a real passion of mine. I have a small setup with a single burner propane forge I crafted, and a 106lb anvil, and a 42" belt grinder. While I enjoy welding and blacksmithing little trinkets, sculptures, and other forms of metal art, I've fallen hook, line, and sinker for the art of making blades. In the coming days I will begin to post some of my work, and I look forward to conversations with many of you, as well as any suggestions or critiques on how to improve my skills. For now, attached is my favorite to date, a small hidden tang grafting knife made from 1095 that I created for my dad, with a thuya burl handle. Once again, thank you to everyone in advance. Best Regards, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Welcome to the addiction. Thats a nice looking little knife there. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Welcome aboard Rick, glad you delurked. Nice job on the knife the fit and finish looks very good. Beautiful wood, is it as chatoyant as it looks, where's it from? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Welcome Rick! Nice looking..... Whatever that is. What did you finish the handle with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsparozi Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks gents, appreciate the kind words. I purchased it online off Bell Forest Products. The wood was a beautiful piece with a lot of character, and sanded nicely to a polished finish. This photo was taken after I hit it with some mineral oil so that's what gave it the great shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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