matkins101 0 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I've been on these forums for some years now, mostly keeping my mouth shut. I promised myself a few years ago to make knives. I've studied for years,, I've read all I could lay my hands on, but at some point you need hands on experience and it was time I got it. And now this is the fruit of my first forging session. A utility intregral forged from 15mm rebar, quenched in brine. 2,5" cutting edge, 7,5" OAL. I'm actualy quite surprised it actualy looks like a knife Just having fun while waiting for my steel to arrive. Critisisme is always welcome Mike Michael Atkins Link to post Share on other sites
Beau Erwin 2 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Looks pretty good to me. How did the rebar harden up? Looks like it'd make a pretty decent general use knife or a shop knife. I've got me a little blacksmith knife I made that I need to get a small pocket sheath made for, then it'll be taking the place of my Spyderco folder, or they'll take turns as my EDC. Beau Erwin www.ErwinKnives.com Custom knives Bcarta Composites Stabilized Woods Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Mayo 2 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Congrats. on finally hitting some hot steel! Looks good! Bob Link to post Share on other sites
matkins101 0 Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Thanks for the encouragement, The rebar did not harden to any usefull degree but the knife is still used regularly. Thanks again. Mike Michael Atkins Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati 80 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Very nic work! I gotta try one like it, i like the whoel shape and everything about it! Did you try a cold water quench? Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to post Share on other sites
B. Norris 13 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Nice work Mike! You are on your way. “All work is empty save when there is love, for work is love made visible.” Kahlil Gibran "It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them." - Alfred Adler Link to post Share on other sites
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