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First hand forged blade
« on: December 11, 2019, 11:15:29 PM »
So I've been into historical swords and knives for awhile, and I finally got my forge set up to consistently bang out projects.  This is my first hand forged blade- a seax utility knife with an antler handle and a minimal leather and mild steel bolster.

It's mystery steel- probably medium carbon based on the sparks.  I'm leaving the errant hammer blows and grinder marks in the finish to remind me where i started.  I like the rough finish, so I might blue the blade until the bevel line.
It'll be a Christmas bingo gift. Why not?


Here's to many more projects and improvements.
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Re: First hand forged blade
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2019, 09:46:18 AM »
Looks better than my first knife!
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Re: First hand forged blade
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2019, 11:15:11 AM »
Nice work.  When you going on "Forged in Fire"??
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Re: First hand forged blade
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2019, 11:49:39 AM »
Thanks, guys!   Forged in Fire costs $8000 to enter, and only one member wins the $10000.  So if I start up Druidcraft Ironworks and am selling so many blades that I can afford the publicity cost, I'll probably just try for the ABS test.
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