Lastcoin Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Picked this up on CL for a fair price. Rings and rebounds pretty well. I've used it a few times for general moving of metal. I'd like to start forging knives. Is the face too rough for that? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Hard to see what that crud is on the face and the horn -- old paint? The surface underneath looks decent, but it's hard to tell. If you could go over it with a paint scraper and a wire brush (NOT a grinder!) and get the gunk off, it'll be easier to answer your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastcoin Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 I'll try to get better picks. There really isn't any "gunk" on the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewayforge Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 It looks fairly pitted, but nothing too horrible. There appear to be some flat spots that can be used effectively. The short answer is no, its not unusable for knives, but I would suggest starting with blacksmithhing before you go into bladesmithing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastcoin Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Thanks. I hear you about starting with blacksmithing. I made my first tongs the other day. They were pretty rough. I'm a woodworker and have a pretty good feel for how wood will act. Metal is a whole different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Yes starting with projects for experienced smiths is always a bit rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SReynolds Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 6 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: Yes starting with projects for experienced smiths is always a bit rough. Two thumbs up to that! If i was a budding young smith, I would be focused on what today's society/young smiths refer to as "meaningless decorative items". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastcoin Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 I guess I'm doing it all wrong. I want to make useful practical stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thief_Of_Navarre Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I like pretties that double as practical trinkets. Keyring bottle openers, sporks, green woodworking's tools e.t.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 To add to why the key rings bottle openers hooks ...... Because they sell in any market and your practice is with lot cheaper material. Plus most of the hammering skill are in the decor items. Did I mention they sell... Good way to gain some extra $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thief_Of_Navarre Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Yeah well the fact that they sell and you never need buy a birthday/Christmas present again is a minor point compared to the satisfaction of making them right.... :s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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