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First blade.......................................
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:44 am
by gmusic
Hey all,
After trying for months to find a place to set up shop, I finally got fed up and just set up in our garage. The wife doesn't have a problem with it, in fact she suggested it! We live in the country but in a small subdivision, and I was hesitant because of the neighbors.
Anyhow........................... I'm off and running, here is my first blade. It's hand forged from 52100 round stock, annealed, heat treated and has undergone the first of three tempers. Next, I solder on the brass guard, add the leather washers for the handle, finish it off with an antler crown, and polish her out. Will post pictures when it's complete. I wish the pictures would show the really cool amber tone the steel has taken on from the temper process.
Take care..............................
Re: First blade.......................................
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:37 am
by jonet143
very cool gary, can't wait to see the progression!
Re: First blade.......................................
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:19 am
by orvet
Looks like a great start to me Gary!
I wished I could forge, but I don't think my shoulders would take the pounding.
I have to do mine by stock removal.
Be sure and take pictures throughout the process and let us see how you make your first knife.
Keep up the good work!
Dale
Re: First blade.......................................
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:05 pm
by Gunsmoke47
Way too cool Gary!
I admire ANYONE who can make a knife. Stock removal would be hard enough, but forged has got to be in a league all its own! Lookin forward to the pic's.
Re: First blade.......................................
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:21 pm
by Hukk
Looks great, I like your mark also!
Re: First blade.......................................
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:41 pm
by knifemaker3
Nice looking! Looks great for your first blade.
Let us see how it turns out!
Re: First blade.......................................
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:14 pm
by philco
Looks good so far!
Keep us posted on your progress and let us know when you start taking orders.
Phil
Re: First blade.......................................
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:35 pm
by CCBill
Way cool, Gary...
Please feel free to send it to me when it is finished and I will give you my un-biased opinion.
Don't worry. You KNOW I'll send it back.
...CCBill...
Re: First blade.......................................
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:33 pm
by Diligence
Actually Gary, to show you how generous I am, why don't you send it to me, I'll make sure it's super sharp ---- then I'll send it to CC. I promise, really I do.. \
....I'll get my coat.
I really like the blade shape, great job!.
D
Re: First blade.......................................
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:48 am
by fdh54turkeyshooter
Ok looks great & I got to try it. Is there a good source that gives the Heat treating temps and the other info you need for the various steels. That's a beautiful blade no matter how many someone might have made!
Re: First blade.......................................
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:46 pm
by gmusic
Hey turkeyshooter. I found just what your looking for online one time, I have since deleted the link. The info is out there.......................
Re: First blade.......................................
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:11 pm
by Diligence
here - give this link a try. Also,lots of very useful tips on here too...
http://www.engnath.com/public/manframe.htm