The Knife Thread

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Originally Posted by threedogs

When you get around to making a new sheath post over the camo one

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Roger, will do.

Am working on some secret squirrel project at the moment that will hopefully bare fruit in the new year, let's just say it is applicable to this thread if it goes ahead


Never underestimate the power of the tap, let it flow through you.

HHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmm do tell lol
Did you have one of those light bulb moments lol?

Hopefully a collaboration will go ahead


Never underestimate the power of the tap, let it flow through you.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...015/12/180.jpg


This bad boy got delivered today, a beast of a blade and its 6mm across the spine with nice weight to it, will make a great bush knife


Never underestimate the power of the tap, let it flow through you.

Maybe do some file work along the spine to truely make it yours

Hey guys,

Haven't stuck my head into this thread in a while.

I've found a new project for when my automotive repair list is complete:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71s6HpuG_hQ

It's pretty basic but it looks like a fun/easy way to dip my toe into knifemaking.

I reckon I'll just work with bits of leaf spring to begin with, seems easiest, cheapest and most readily available.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...015/12/181.jpg

Think that forge will work well


Never underestimate the power of the tap, let it flow through you.

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Originally Posted by Irish

Hey guys,

Haven't stuck my head into this thread in a while.

I've found a new project for when my automotive repair list is complete:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71s6HpuG_hQ

It's pretty basic but it looks like a fun/easy way to dip my toe into knifemaking.

I reckon I'll just work with bits of leaf spring to begin with, seems easiest, cheapest and most readily available.

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Hey Irish. A better setup is a bucket clay forge. Will last much longer than that thin tray.
I'll try find a link

Here we are
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-...Metal-Foundry/

I have a 1880 forge with the Buffalo hand blower ,but have never used it , thinking of selling it.
Those Nepalise Kurkri knives are made from car springs

.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRADITION...UAAOSweW5U7qBS

That little cut out is suppose to be a cows teat to remind the owner to never kill a cow.
You'll need a decent anvil to. might be cheaper to buy blanks just saying.
I have heaps of blacksmithing gear, just brought a 63mm flatter hammer last week.
I also have a huge 60kg blacksmith leg vice absolute horse

EDIT::: hers my 63mm flatter hammer, I wont be fitting a wooden handle instead
I'll be using some 6-8mm steel rod