Chad Scott 28 Posted October 11, 2019 Seeing as how the poll at the moment has blacksmith knife in the lead, I was browsing Google images last night for ideas. I came across an image that was just too perfect, I had to make it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billyO 135 Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) That's a sweet looking blade! Looks comfortable. Nice job! What was the starting stock? How heavy is it? I've got my fingers crossed that I'll actually be moving to a place where I'll be able to re-set up my shop, so hopefully I can join in this time. Edited October 11, 2019 by billyO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad Scott 28 Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) I have a box of old chisels I picked up at a yard sale for $5. I have no clue what material they are unfortunately. The seller said his father used them to make headstones. At the moment it weighs 7.6 oz. Next week I will do some more grinding and heat treat. Edited October 11, 2019 by Chad Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 753 Posted October 11, 2019 Looks really nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruno 81 Posted October 12, 2019 That's real nice Chad. Any pics of the process? How long did it take you to make? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad Scott 28 Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) Two hours to this point maybe a bit more. with the T shape at the back of the spine i cannot grind it with the belt aanders I have, so all clean up work so far has been with a 4.5in disk. Edited October 12, 2019 by Chad Scott 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 753 Posted October 12, 2019 Wow! Impressive forge work! How heavy is that beautiful Fisher anvil? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad Scott 28 Posted October 12, 2019 I am not entirely sure. It is a beast though. It's my favorite anvil at work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,319 Posted October 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Chad Scott said: I am not entirely sure. It is a beast though. It's my favorite anvil at work. There will be a two-digit number on the right front foot as you look down the horn from the tip. Add a zero to that number and that's the weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad Scott 28 Posted October 12, 2019 I will check it Monday when I get to work and let you know. If I remember right there is only a partial number there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,319 Posted October 12, 2019 I forgot to add, that's some clean forging! Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnK 27 Posted October 12, 2019 Forging out that long thin tang has given me an epiphany as to why most of you fellas use power hammers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad Scott 28 Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Alan Longmire said: I forgot to add, that's some clean forging! Well done! Thank you. I dislike having to spend time getting rid of hammer marks. I cannot leave marks on the products we make at work so I couldn't get away with poor hammer control. Edited October 12, 2019 by Chad Scott I forgot a word.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad Scott 28 Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) Looks like it's either a 5 or a 6. It is also marked 1921. Edited October 14, 2019 by Chad Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,319 Posted October 14, 2019 35, or 350 pounds. Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will Wilcox 258 Posted October 14, 2019 Very nice indeed! Makes my 150 lb Fisher look like a toy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad Scott 28 Posted October 14, 2019 It is great! I want it for myself. Whenever I get a shop of my own Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kerri Duncan 18 Posted October 14, 2019 42 minutes ago, Chad Scott said: It is great! I want it for myself. Whenever I get a shop of my own Make a deal with the boss to pay a little at a time- over time it will add up! Offer to "buy" a new anvil for the shop and you take the old one. Does you 2 things- locks a price in (biggie) and helps you start saving (albeit forcefully) for a big one for your own place! Knife is awesome as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad Scott 28 Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) i thought the handle needed a little something, so i went at it with a dremel, followed by filling with brazed in brass. Edited October 17, 2019 by Chad Scott 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will Wilcox 258 Posted October 17, 2019 Interesting way to inlay. Looks like it worked really well though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 903 Posted October 18, 2019 Cool. I think I would leave the oxidation colors in place too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary LT 62 Posted October 19, 2019 This is Excellent work Chad, especially hammer control and the brazing idea! On a piece of metal, like the chisel, it requires a lot of heats to hand hammer into a shape, (even with my 4 1/2 pounder). So very nice! Thank you for sharing. Gary LT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad Scott 28 Posted April 18 Hey all! Sorry I never completed this. Life has hit me hard this year. I had a lot of life issues at the end of last year the unfortunately kept me from much of any forge work or this forum. Then a week and a half ago I was the victim of a head on collision. I am healing well, though still hospitalized. They say I should be able to walk in about a six months. So here's hoping that I can join you all in the fun next year! I have learned a lot from everyone here, and I thank you all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
