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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Cameroo on September 07, 2013, 11:38:29 pm

Title: A Little Side Project
Post by: Cameroo on September 07, 2013, 11:38:29 pm

Last weekend I was out visiting the old man and he took me for a visit to a local blacksmith and knife maker.  The stuff that guy had in his shop blew my mind - a coal forge, several power hammers, several gas forges of different sizes, grinders, sanders, buffers, even an oven for tempering. 

Anyway, talking to him really inspired me to make a feeble attempt at forging a knife of my own.  I built a small one brick forge to heat up an old file.  I meant to "borrow" an anvil from the farm but forgot it, so I had to resort to using the side of a sledge hammer instead.  There are a lot of things I would do different if and when I make another one, but it was good practice.  Also quick banged out a sheath made of veg tanned leather, and covered with some deer rawhide from my doe last fall. 

It was a fun project.  And my brother stopped by today and dropped off the anvil that I forgot, so now I can get serious with the hammer :)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/cbergerman/640/P1050137s.jpg)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/cbergerman/640/1s.jpg)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/cbergerman/640/2s.jpg)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/cbergerman/640/3s.jpg)

Title: Re: A Little Side Project
Post by: JacksonCash on September 07, 2013, 11:44:57 pm

That is very cool. I saw a couple of similar blades a while ago in a catalog and really liked the look. Is that an old file?

Title: Re: A Little Side Project
Post by: mullet on September 08, 2013, 12:27:02 am

I really like that, Cam, the sheath is great, also.

Title: Re: A Little Side Project
Post by: Gus on September 08, 2013, 03:19:29 am

Heck Sir!

That is Slick as all Git Out!
I Like It All!
Blade and Sheath!

-gus

Title: Re: A Little Side Project
Post by: wildman on September 08, 2013, 03:53:03 am

Can't wait to see what ya can do with a real set up , very nice

Title: Re: A Little Side Project
Post by: KHalverson on September 08, 2013, 05:48:41 am

great lookin  package.

Title: Re: A Little Side Project
Post by: Badly Bent on September 08, 2013, 08:43:36 am

Nice one and the sheath is pretty cool as well.

Title: Re: A Little Side Project
Post by: Trapper Rob on September 08, 2013, 09:16:05 am

Nice I like it did you stain the rawhide.

Title: Re: A Little Side Project
Post by: Cameroo on September 08, 2013, 12:10:56 pm

Thanks for all the comments.

Trapper Rob - ya, I wiped on some Fiebings Saddle Tan dye, and then some Fiebings Resolene for a finish.

Title: Re: A Little Side Project
Post by: Polar Bear on September 08, 2013, 01:51:15 pm

I really like the sheath.  Gives me some ideas.

Title: Re: A Little Side Project
Post by: Pappy on September 09, 2013, 07:31:30 am

Not to febble I would say,very nice job  :) Love it. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: A Little Side Project
Post by: Stoker on September 09, 2013, 11:13:39 am

Very nice knife and sheath
Thanks Leroy