Robert Mayo Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Well when i started making knives i read a book and dove in head first. The book was called knifecraft by Sid Latham i did not know anything about making knives and still don't know a lot. Bill Moran done an article in the book on how to forge damascus so i went about buying a forge as i did not know you could make one. I did not have a computer so knew nothing of forums they are new to me. I gave up on forging and went to stock removal after pouding my heart out on this little blade. Now you have to know that i never forged a thing in my life and this knife started 3 times the size you see now. It's is forged from O-1 and mild steel with a whale tooth handle. My daughter done the artwork on the sheath. Now i am going to try and forge just one type of steel at a time lol. Yes i know a little backwards what can i say! Regards Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hicks Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Bob What are you talkin about thats Awasome :35: your daughter did some Great work also :35: Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwrhea Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Bob, I can tell you and your family are excited about your new craft. Thats great! I must say, thats a good way to start. Excellent work. My compliments to your daughter's work too. Lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Thomas Obach Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 wicked awesome keep hammering .... that is a very cool blade Greg North Shore Forge & Ironworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 Thanks folks but don't get me wrong i'm just new to forging i have been doing stock removal for a few years now i just started with this knife then went to stock removal. Now i'm going to start forging again. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Doesn't matter, that's a heck of a start for your forged-blade debut! You should see MY first damascus blade. But you won't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adlai Stein Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Bob, Nice work to the both of you. Can't wait to see the next forged blade. Adlai Klatu Baratta Necktie! Macabee Knives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Whitney Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 That is a cool little knife. And a great sheath too. Be mindful Practice kindness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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