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12-26-2011, 11:50 PM #1Senior Member
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Forging Video
Here is a video I made while forging a razor.
Charlie
Forging a Straight Razor Blank - YouTube
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12-27-2011, 12:48 PM
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Very informative and great skill. It is interesting to see how one of those blanks takes shape.
12-27-2011, 01:06 PM
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Charlie, I have really enjoyed all of your videos. This one was no exception. It was very interesting to see how you move the steel, especially when drawing out the tang and creating the monkey tail.
12-27-2011, 01:40 PM
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Thank you for sharing this with us.Newbie question here: I am wondering if during the forging process you could use a shaped swage to bring some amount of initial hollowing into the blade and thus save a bit of time on the grinder. Would that work, or is it more trouble than it is worth?
12-27-2011, 02:23 PM
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Hey Charlie,
Or... how about a heavier hammer? Bring the 6 pounder to Mike's Mash 'Em Flat and the blank could be razor shaped in just a few smacks. With a 10 pound pounder in your hand, the blank may even throw up its shank in horror and shape itself.
HNY, Bruce
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12-27-2011, 02:25 PM
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Thanks Charlie,
I enjoyed this video, particularly as an amatuer blacksmith. I hope you will continue the video thorughout the rest of the process for us.
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12-27-2011, 03:24 PM
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Very cool! (or should I say hot?!) Thanks for sharing this video with us.
12-27-2011, 04:16 PM
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Why do you do this to me? I've been wanting to get into the blacksmithing side and you go and do this...you just added more fuel to the fire....
Southeastern Oklahoma/Northeastern Texas helper. Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you and God Bless, Scott
12-27-2011, 04:30 PM
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This is GREAT! For me its the craftsmanship I find the most appealing in anything. As a craftsman myself I would rather have something handmade than done completely by machine. To hold a piece whether it be a fine handmade tobacco pipe (as I make) or a hand forged blade or the most utilitarian form of tool, its the passion and artistic inturpitation of the craftsman that make all the difference.
12-27-2011, 05:33 PM
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Thanks for sharing this video Charlie. I enjoy these "behind the scenes" looks at what goes into the making of a handmade blade. Great work!
