Heelerau Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 A couple of shots in the forge of myself working under instruction of my mate Gary. He is both a farrier and a second generation blacksmith. He had a day to kill as his work vehicle was being serviced. I have made a herb knife before, so this is my second go. Gary is just giving me a general tune up as I am largely self taught. I will add some photos of the the project over the next day, so just a couple of shots of us messing about taken by the Minister of War and Finance, bless her!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Looks like a great set up. Let's see that herb knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horse Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 I am going to say this before Frosty gets to you. We can’t believe there is an herb knife until we see a photo. I see two mates having a day of good cheer and a some dallying at the forge. Nothing wrong with that either. It had to be a great day. It has to be awesome to have an experienced Smith with you for a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heelerau Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 We will finish off the knife today, and shoe a horse on the front stoop to christen it ! Clear photos of the knife will be posted today !! Thanks for the interest, it will be another hot day and I suspect beer will be drunk !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horse Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 An Aussie having a beer? Hard to believe. Visited Australia some years ago. I had the good fortune of getting on the infield at the Melbourne Cup. What a memorable day that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heelerau Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Here it is apart from needing a touch on the oilstone. Heat treated in canola oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Love the herb knife, mate. And a lump of hoop pine for the handle??? Send Gary up here when you're done. I want one of those herb knives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heelerau Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Handle is a bit of fruit tree, apricot. I cut a bunch of runes from this tree once. The couple of dings are from me using the ball peen to draw metal, I should not have used that as it has left marks, part of learning to make a good hammer finish. It sort of resembles a straight razor ! I use them, might make one at some time. Best get the herb knives worked out first !! I might add, beer was drunk . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horse Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Thanks for the Pic. I like the rustic style a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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