This morning I spent enjoying the fine weather outside, browsing a flea market.
I bought stuff at several places, only spending cents and an occasional dollar or 2.
I don't yet know what I am going to do with the cleaver. I may restore it, or cut it up and do something with the steel.
The triangular file is for forging practice. It should make a fine knife.
The chisels look old and are well made. I'll need to restore the edges, but I think they'll do just fine.
The hammer shafts I picked up because I like the shape, and I have a antique smiths hammer that needs a new one. The old handle was cracked, and had the same shape.
The rectangular files are all nicholsons.
The first 3 look like they had rust, and they don't feel sharp.
The 4th feels smooth, but looks OK.
The 5th is brand new, and feels sharp. It bites my skin. It is also the biggest file I've ever seen. I think that one is a keeper as an actual file.
All of those nicholsons are 1/4 thick, which means they are ideal for forging knives or razors. I explained to my wife that old files ar emuch cheaper than new stock, and easier to come by :)
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