Thread: Who forges their own knives?

Hey guys, last night I attempted to forge my first knife. I was using an acetylene torch and a hammer and anvil that comes on the back of a Vise. Didn’t have any grinding belts so I had to forge down close to size, this let me just put on a primary edge and still cut very well. Quenched and heat treated to 425 for 2 - 1hr cycles. Not brittle or too soft.

Now for handles.

Here’s where I’m currently at. Handle was wrapped for some comfort in he cut tests. It is drilled for 3/16” pins.

Let me know if it’s decent for the first kick at the can. Always much to learn.

Scott



Without the wrap

Hey nice job! Did you make it from a old file? I would say you did a great job especially considering the tools you had to work with. People in third world country's do some amazing work with minimal tools.(i'm not saying Canada is a third world country BTW just saying one doesn't need expensive tools to do good work!)

Any first attempt that functions is a great success.

Thanks guys and yes it’s an old file from the states. I’m guessing 01 tool steel. I guess I could build a forge and what not but I just wanted to see if I liked it. Functionally it’s designed very well. Very ergonomic and the balance point is perfect for me.



Post quench. Going to put bloodwood scales on it.

Really awesome! I haven't gotten into forging yet -- that's my next project when I have some time and money to get the basic supplies -- but during my lockdown I got into making handles for blanks. A really enjoyable accompaniment to razors!

I cant offer any advice but it looks great to me, well done