MaxwellB Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I made this over Memorial Day weekend, realized I hadn't posted it here yet. My first forged item that I'm proud to show others, something that I learned a fair amount during the making of. I've had plenty of compliments on it, and interest from some of the people I've shown it to for one of their own. Blade is from coil spring, handle is epoxy resin and mica powder. There are some pretty obvious flaws to it, but as a first I don't think it's horrible. I'd love feedback too so the ones I make for others will be closer to perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donal Harris Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I’ve been wanting to make a letter opener for some time now. It looks like you may have caused the scales to get too hot when buffing or sanding them. It breaks down the epoxy. I did the same thing when I first attached scales. But maybe not. It is a little hard to see. And it counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Yep it counts...sharp pointy things always do. I have turned many a knife I started into a letter opener. Gave most away. I gave one to a young man and he didn't know what to do with it, said he had never seen a letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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