Zachary Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 These are made from 4140, browned with a hardened and tempered cutting edge. The handles are curly maple stained with aqua fortis and sealed with tung oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Beatiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgingforfun Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Awesome u have it down pat, I'm gonna try some soon, ordered handles about ten years ago finally getting to build one soon, did you slit and drift, or use wrap method? Which do u think is easier? I have forge welded before, both mild steel to mild steel and san Mia again Nice work!! Where did u get aqua fortis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Bill: Aqua Fortis is another name for "Nitric Acid," small quantities are commonly available. You can buy pint, quart, or gallon at: Fred Meyer, Walmart or one of the real Hardware stores here. Even the big box stores have it in the solvent section near paint. It's undiluted though not lab concentration so be very VERY careful, just the fumes will stain your skin like you were a 20 pack a day smoker. Beautiful hawks Zachary. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 Thank you gentlemen. These were slit and drifted. For me that’s easier. I ordered my aqua fortis from a place called track of the wolf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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