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Questions are good. Even the old timers need to learn new techniques from time to time. No choking here!

If you wish to get into forging...joining one of the ABANA affiliated blacksmith groups in your part of Kansas would also be a good start. Failing that c'mon over to Cole CAmp MO and I'll show you what I can. Have a coal and gas forge, anvils, grinders, etc. Send a PM if you wanna get...

I probably did not word that question well. Are you using adhesive between the tang and the first piece of leather? I have a general understanding of how you construct this type of work.

Definitely great apple skinners! Are you using a shrink fit on the tangs or using adhesive as well? I have never made a leather handle on knives, although I work with leather in other ways such as sheaths, scabbards, pouches, etc. Around here I think the humidity/sweat would wreck havoc with the...

Compliments meant for both blade smith and handle maker. Thanks for the tip on the Danish oil. I am thinking several coats of linseed oil and mineral spirits, then follow with a hard finish of some sort. Looking into some old school turpentine mixtures as well.....if I can just remember the...

Copy that Rusty. The knife appears to have a nimble quality to it no matter the size.

Great for butchering Mammoths! Not sure I would want to wear that in a sheath. Might pull my drawers down! Most definitely Tribal.

I think a handle material that contrasts will with the forged steel and file bolsters would be good. Perhaps some metal spacers for good effect to separate the handle slabs from the tang? Stabilized walnut for the handle? Nail pins for the bolsters sounds like a good idea as they would...

I think you have inspired me to do some laminations on sheaths from now on. Nice work and great detail. How is the thin layer of leather adhered to the the under-layer with the figure? Looks like there was a ton of boning work here and very detailed at that! My sheaths up to this point have...

I believe a part of the Neo-tribal philosophy (there I go using big-o words again) is using what is available in terms of both materials and tools. A great many very fine knives have been made by files over the years! Nice work. Grinding is just faster, not necessarily better.

Very solid bush knife for sure! Any suggestions on finishing the Osage Orange? I have several pieces to use on handles, but not sure on finish. Plenty of this wood here in central MO. Your butt cap is well done and good use of materials.

Hamon or not I find the overall dimensions elegant....if I can use elegant to decribe a Bowie! Will also enjoy seeing this blade evolve.

Great forging! Great practical design with a handle of good knotwork.

I use sawblades exclusively for making blades and choppers of all kinds. I have never used an edger blade, but as long as it is thick enough and high carbon steel.....go for it. Now, I use sawmill round blades which are L-6 and this steel is similar to 15N20. The great old heavy bandsaw...

I tried this with a 16 oz. head and my arm was sore for two days. These days I make 'em with flat steel and a partial tang. Sure like to have that power hammer though! Maybe there is an orphan Little Giant out there somewhere looking for a home.

For me anyway I can't find you on photobucket. Can you cut and paste some IMG files here so we can see what you are doing? Thanks.

Nice blade Travis. Your logo is well done as well and the green canvas micarta should provide an outstanding grip. Everything you need and nuthin' ya don't!

Great ideas! What about numbering the knives such as One of Two and Two of Two? Shadow box with the Special Forces motto at the bottom? Use the Green Beret badge as the field for the shadow box?

Very nice machine work! MORE!

As a former archaeologist I gotta tell you that is a very good re-creation of the original. If memory serves the blacksmith used an iron stove which was brought along on the expedition to fabricate various inplements. He was popular! Mountain ash is a really good choice and the Gaelic folks...