Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: 4est Trekker on December 04, 2011, 04:49:24 pm
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Hey, all. I recently got myself a decent little anvil and milled a stump for its base. I also got some basic tongs and hammers and have been itching to try my hand at forging (first No. 1). Below is the result. I've been reading and watching quite a few resources, but was humbled when I started actually putting the hammer to the steel! I forged a few steel fire strikers and a small test blade and then decided to jump in with both feet on these two colonial-style friction folders (first No. 2).
I'm not really pleased with the lines or proportions on these knives, but they work as they should, hardened nicely, etched okay in vinegar, and took a keen edge. I do, however, like working with hammered pins (first No. 3). I also like the challenge of moving parts and the way rosewood tools and finishes into a handle (first No. 4).
Thanks for looking, all. As always, critique welcomed :)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/Folder1.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/Folder6.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/Folder7.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/Folder5.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/Folder8.jpg)
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no expert here
but i know what i like when i see it
well done sir!
this is my favorite style of folder
and you pulled it off very very nicely
i'd be mighty proud to carry one of those in my kit
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Ya, I wouldn't be pleased with those either... ::)
You were probably one of those kids that wasn't happy with a 99% in school too, huh? :P
They both look nice to me!
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Thanks, gents! :)
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I really like those knives! Excellent work!
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These are great folders!