Sep 29, 2020 · Forged a billet of feather pattern recently and finished this little hunter. Fair amount of labor involved in that process, even used my son as a striker to split the billet! 1084/15n20 blade …

Sep 13, 2009 · Forged from a r/r spike, hidden tang, copper bolsters, maple handle. a touch over 1/4" thick 3" blade 7 1/2" OAL I still have a littl left to finish it, but figured I'd show it anyway. Any …

Sep 10, 2011 · well this is the last I was able to finish. I've not gotten much work done lately due to the weather. Both 100+ degree temps, and a drought. So it's been damned hot in the shop and I don't …

Sep 20, 2010 · A place to discuss the history of bladesmithing and share information about blades from all cultures

Mar 14, 2015 · Here is the video I created for this topic, the writeup is below it. I would recommend reading before watching the video, I can be a bit rambly: I don't know about you guys, but I think the …

Jan 7, 2013 · Hi everyone, Here is a stock removal piece I just finished as a late Christmas present for my father-in-law. It is a hollow-ground 5160 blade with a stacked leather and box elder burl handle. …

Jul 20, 2005 · My latest hunter - 1084/15N20 damascus with a broad twist. I don't like the small flaw in the handle, nor the harden line in the ricasso. Can't fix the first, but the second won't happen again - …

Dec 27, 2003 · Questions and discussions about heat treating.

Apr 12, 2025 · Howdy! Ok here we go... Not really comfortable doing this so please be gentle with me..this is my first time... JP (I am ready for my close up Mr. DeMille) H.

Jul 13, 2009 · Lloyd Harding This CD is a tribute to Lloyd Harding Western Australian Master knife maker, 1921 to 2003. It is only a small sample of his work, much of it is unrecorded. It is intended to …