MotoMike Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 full disclosure, not forged- stock removal. Zander- age 9. wanted to make a knife. told him I didn't know enough yet to make a knife. He said couldn't we just cut and grind away on a piece of steel to make a knife. I told him many do. It reminded me of the story of the sculptor who said of the block of marble, chisel away everything that doesn't look like your model. anyway, I had a piece of tool steel and we were off and running. 4 days, an hour or two each day. Zander wanted to replicate a bushcraft knife I have. Never mind that the stock I have is too short and too thick. these details seemed unimportant to him. Anyway, we finished it today and though I'd have liked to take it further, he likes it where it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Good job. It's an experience he will always remember. I'm sure he learned a lot and probably you too. Keep up the good work. knife isn't bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfeile Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Looks good Mike. Happy forge partner is important and he certainly looks happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Pretty good Mike. Of course that's the opinion of a not a bladesmith guy but the boy's look says volumes. His Grandkids will hear stories about you you realize. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 He did good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will W. Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Really has an effect on the self esteem when a 9 year old makes a better first knife than I did . Seriously though, that is soooo cool. Kids need to learn the value of working with their hands. Good on you for letting him and helping him. Like Frosty said, hes going to be telling HIS grandkids about that knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticallySharp Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Grandpa does what he has to do... I promised my grandkids they could forge their own knives at the age of 10. One is there this summer, and the other next year. I got them a hammer with their names on them to start with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhitee93 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Nice That kind of experience can have a significant impact on a youngster. The fact that the knife came out so well is just the sprinkles on the Dairy Queen. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Thanks everyone. I know that a few of my fondest memories are of times spent with my grandfather Clyde Skiles. He did things with me as well and those times imprinted on me. I hope that the experience here and others stand the test of time. It was very rewarding for me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Well done, fellows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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