Knife Forging beginner

[RyanG90]

Just curious as to if there's anyone else on here interested in bladesmithing! I finally acquired everything needed on a base level to beat on steel.. I was a union blacksmith making leaf spring suspension years back. I have the know how, just need to re direct my skills.

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[Meridian7750]

Just curious as to if there's anyone else on here interested in bladesmithing! I finally acquired everything needed on a base level to beat on steel.. I was a union blacksmith making leaf spring suspension years back. I have the know how, just need to re direct my skills.

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@2Wheels4Ever

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

Bladesmithing is absolutely one of the best hobbies out there! I've been at it for about 15 years. Though, if you used to be a blacksmith to any degree, I don't doubt your forging skills far surpass my own.

Here is a small sample of my work.

 

[RyanG90]

Bladesmithing is absolutely one of the best hobbies out there! I've been at it for about 15 years. Though, if you used to be a blacksmith to any degree, I don't doubt your forging skills far surpass my own.

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Wow, great work. I just have the general knowledge of smithing, just hoping it helps me learn a bit easier than someone starting completely fresh!

 

[Nosferatu]

I've burned the snot out of some steel and pounded on it between a hammer and anvil on occasion, mostly forming a newly shaped steel blob.

I've attempted a couple knife-shaped objects with some success.

I haven't had as much time to put into it as I'd like. The process is quite engaging and rewarding when you get into a groove.

 

[GrayGoose]

Just curious as to if there's anyone else on here interested in bladesmithing! I finally acquired everything needed on a base level to beat on steel.. I was a union blacksmith making leaf spring suspension years back. I have the know how, just need to re direct my skills.

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Ever do any damascus smithing? That really intrigues me.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

Wow, great work. I just have the general knowledge of smithing, just hoping it helps me learn a bit easier than someone starting completely fresh!

Thanks. One thing to note about your forge; make sure you seal up the ceramic wool. That stuff is no joke and akin to asbestos; you really don't want to breathe it in. There are lots of different products, but a rigidizer and a over coat like satanite are popular. Plus, it will further insulate and let you get up to welding temps.

 

[RyanG90]

Doesn't look like much but this is my first attempt at a "knife" haha.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

Doesn't look like much but this is my first attempt at a "knife" haha.

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Rebar is a great for cheap practice. Leaf springs, coil springs and American made files are inexpensive high carbon steels that can make excellent knives if the heat treatment is good.

 

[cunninghammer]

Just curious as to if there's anyone else on here interested in bladesmithing! I finally acquired everything needed on a base level to beat on steel.. I was a union blacksmith making leaf spring suspension years back. I have the know how, just need to re direct my skills.

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Where are you located? I have been making full time for a decade at Behring Made, and just started my own shop in Eugene. Along with my knives I offer several tiers of instruction too. Cunningham Custom Shop

 

[RyanG90]

Where are you located? I have been making full time for a decade at Behring Made, and just started my own shop in Eugene. Along with my knives I offer several tiers of instruction too. Cunningham Custom Shop

I am up in Vancouver wa!

 

[Member 24198]

I've burned the snot out of some steel and pounded on it between a hammer and anvil on occasion, mostly forming a newly shaped steel blob.

I've burned the snot out of my hands, does that count?

 

[cunninghammer]

I am up in Vancouver wa!

I can teach you whatever you want to know- I have structured offerings but also can work with you on an hourly basis if you just want to focus on particular skill building. Unless I am scheduled with other students or personal matters, I am available seven days a week at whatever hours accomodate participants. My info page on my classes is here https://www.cunninghamcustomshop.com/about-4

 

[Mack Bolan]

Bladesmithing is absolutely one of the best hobbies out there! I've been at it for about 15 years. Though, if you used to be a blacksmith to any degree, I don't doubt your forging skills far surpass my own.

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Those look absolutely stunning!

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

Those look absolutely stunning!

Thank you very much.