PJ234 Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 I recently finished a novice blacksmithing class offered by the local Blacksmithing Association, and had a chance to hammer out my first blade from a piece of coil spring. Here it is fresh from forging, before any filing or grinding with all of its warts and flaws still intact. It was great fun, and getting involved with these associations is not only a great way to come up the learning curve quickly, but also to get connected with other people that have similar interests and that can help with the things all of us beginners have problems with and don't know how to solve on our own. Quote
Finnr Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Looks pretty good. Keep pounding ! It's addictive! Finnr Quote
Robert Mayo Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Looks good for your first show us again when you get it cleaned up. Bob Quote
PJ234 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Posted July 18, 2008 Thanks guys, I'll post progress pics when I have time to work on it more. It definitely is fun and I look forward to doing a few more. Quote
standingwolf Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 looks good your on your way. a litttle profileing and a couple bevels your in business. keep tryin it gets easier the more you do it. Quote
triw Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 Nice looking knife for your first time, what kind of steel did you use? William Quote
jimmy seale Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 is intresting. but member what momma said bout playin with fire....and it is addicting!! best of luck, jimmy Quote
PJ234 Posted August 6, 2008 Author Posted August 6, 2008 Thanks guys! triw, it was a piece of coil spring (Jeep?) about 7 inches long or so. I understand that it might be 5160 or just about anything else. Quote
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