Blades. Knife-making, Flintknapping, sharpening broadheads, etc. A showcase for the talents of Cutlery and Artillery Artisans, and a place to sell and source wares, as well as materials, vendors etc.
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kimall
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by kimall » Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:17 pm
I have not done any forging for a while as I have had some other projects but got into it last night and today.I had some steel cable to try that someone sent me(Thanks again mate)
so decided to make a little pig sticker for a guy at tafe.He is taking me to his pig property in return.
.It turned out not to bad but still has some inclusions in it where it did not weld properly but the blades I am forging are getting better and better all the time.It will be fine for the intended job.Then I had a play with a railway spike and made a tomahawk head which I am very happy with.
Cheers KIM
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gundy
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by gundy » Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:35 pm
Great stuff mate! I am busting to learn how to forge one day. Its been a long time interest of mine...
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DylanK
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by DylanK » Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:10 pm
Love the tomahawk idea. Are you planning on attaching it by tying it on? And how long is the sticker?
Dylan
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Stickbow Hunter
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by Stickbow Hunter » Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:19 pm
Interesting work. Are you going to split the spike so you can fit a hawk handle?
Jeff
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kimall
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by kimall » Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:20 pm
Thanks guys..
I am going to put a hole through the head toomorrow if it works out I dont have the proper drift but I will work something out I think.The blade on the sticker is about 7 inches.
Cheers KIM
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Stickbow Hunter
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by Stickbow Hunter » Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:10 pm
Thanks and I look forward to more photos.
Jeff
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nimrod
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by nimrod » Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:31 pm
nice work mate have an anvil but not got around to building a forge yet
cheers
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tracker
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by tracker » Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:40 pm
Nice hawk matey. Jealous much.
I would be still outside forging if it wasn't so cold... hahahahhaa.. you're right, it's addictive.
Mick.
"One has been a bad spectator of life if one has not also seen the hand that in a considerate fashion - kills." Nietzsche.
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DylanK
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by DylanK » Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:51 pm
7" you say...what would be the minimum for a knife to be able to hit vitals in a big boar?
Dylan
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otis.drum
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by otis.drum » Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:12 pm
7" is plenty in the right place... (and i'm talking about knives and pigs)
...otis...
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kimall
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by kimall » Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:58 pm
Here is the finished pic of the hawk until I can get a handle it is the first time I have tried to make one of these and I had to make a drift first to make the hole so am real happy with the result.
Cheers KIM
PS I have decided to make another knife for him as I just cant let one go out with inclusions in the blade even if it is sound so will make him one out of normal carbon steel later in the week.I know nothing about making pig stickers to be honest so any advice is good.
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trash one
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by trash one » Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:51 pm
Hay Kim
The hawk looks deadly, do you think that cable is going to make a decent knife.
CATCH YA
BUTCH
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kimall
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by kimall » Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:53 pm
Butch the cable will make a fine blade when I manage to get it all together myself.
Each one I make I am getter better and better welds.
Cheers KIM
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pdccr
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by pdccr » Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:15 pm
That hawk looks really nice, trying to get a little forge going outside, need some sort of makeshift bellows though
Just need some RR spikes.
Cheers, Toby
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rodlonq
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by rodlonq » Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:49 pm
Heres an idea for you Toby, when the lady of the house is not looking grab the vacuum cleaner and use the exhaust from it in place of bellows
or if you cant get away with that find one in the dump. Not very trad but very effective..... Rod
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pdccr
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by pdccr » Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:53 pm
Hmmm just need to find an extension cord long enough
Cheers, Toby
