Justin Lewis 0 Posted June 24, 2013 This is the first knife i have ever made. I've had my forge for about 7 Months. Any tips or custructive critisism would be appricitated. It was all done by hand. I do not, as of yet, own a press or power hammer. I am trying to build a press now. I started with 7 layers, alternating 1095 and 15n20. I ended at about 150 or so layers. The handle is Desert Ironwood wich i hand carved and finished on my belt sander. It has a 4.5 inch blade and is about 9 inches overall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke_Sorensen 0 Posted June 24, 2013 wow that is rather nice for your first knife your fit and finish looks pretty good and I like the design. The only thing that occurs to me is the handle. how does the upswept handle feel??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Green 17 Posted June 24, 2013 Very cool Justin!! Your first pw looks just about like mine did. I had no clue what I was doing, just trying to stick steel together, and fold it over, or stack it. I think you did a fine job for your first time. I think my first 3-4 died along the way when I got impatient, or burned it up. Keep at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Lewis 0 Posted June 24, 2013 The handle feels good in my hand, but having no experience i probably wouldn't know any different! Thanks for the Comments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati 69 Posted June 25, 2013 Well done! Wish my first looked that good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Ullrich 22 Posted June 25, 2013 Beautiful pattern to the steel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
