hot iron a anvil and a hammer

[tx river rat]

I picked up a couple files and the fun began . First time forging a knife .
Well here is what came out of all that fire and hammering.

This little knife has a 3 inch blade ,full tang ,ceder handles .
There are still hammer marks showing on the blade and file teeth on the back of the knife.

This knife has a 4 1/4 blade file teeth still showing in places plus hammer marks from the forging ,full tang ,ceder handles .
I have been using this knife to cut leather ,it will hold an edge , I think this may wind up being my daily carry knife

and my first sheath .

Ron

 

[Darrells]

Great looking knives, Ron.

 

[mike]

Why do they appear to have burn marks on the cutting edge?

 

[tx river rat]

Thats not burn marks thats the reflection of my head in that polished blade.If you will notice it is diferent in each pic
Ron

 

[mike]

Thats not burn marks thats the reflection of my head in that polished blade.If you will notice it is diferent in each pic
Ron

I suspected as much, but just wanted to verify. That's why I said "appear". Thanks!

Mike

 

[JEM]

Thats not burn marks thats the reflection of my head in that polished blade.If you will notice it is diferent in each pic
Ron

How did you burn your head?

:lol: :mrgreen:


But seriously, nice work. If you ever build to order I might pester you for one.

 

[tx river rat]

Thats not burn marks thats the reflection of my head in that polished blade.If you will notice it is diferent in each pic
Ron

Matt that head on fire comes from going to fast in Jem kayaks.
I will holler if I ever start building for the public.
Ron