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Thank you Von, yes, that is about the only thing would change on it. when I had the blank, I didn't realize it how big it actually was. Then I taped it to protect the blade as I did the handle and never saw the 2 together and the proportions until after. After, I held it and it does give a nice...

Going from stock removal and getting that down to the forging is a HUGE help. I left a bit extra meat on my blank before I went to grind so I could clean it up and make it look nice. I know that's not the real idea, but for my first attempt, that was the plan. All I would suggest is to just...

So here's the final product. I see everything I will do differently next time, but love the finished product. It's crazy sharp love the contoured handle. The wood is a stabilized koa and looks gorgeous with the tru-oil finish. I chose to do the cleaner finish on the steel this time and...

So I'm definitely better on a grinder than an anvil. I rough ground the profile and the sides to prepare it for the flat bevels. I ground out the bevels and got it started for heat treat. There are a few changes in this step I'll take next time, like using a disc sander to make sure the...

Hey guys, I've been wanting to forge my own blades for a long time now and finally got the chance to. I'm gonna post my WIP of sorts as I had worked it in process. It's not perfect but I absolutely love the process. This one had a lot of firsts for me. This is my forging setup just outside...

Nice EDC there. Are you going to make a sheath for it?

Love that low layer count Damascus. It gives the whole piece a more dynamic look. Awesome. I was thinking.... that figured wood could look gorgeous with a few coats of Tru-oil to make it pop.

Awesome craftsmanship there.

That's some awesome carving there. I couldn't imagine the time and patience that it took to complete that.

I'm always fascinated by your work. Top notch all around.

Very nice work both on the blade and the sheath. Love that S guard.

That's a nice looking design right there. Great EDC type. Was the wood stabilized? I'm just wondering if that is one of those woods that may look better stabilized. I've been playing around with some Koa that I got a while back and stabilized it and it came out gorgeous. I might have to try...

That's a great video. Thanks for sharing. That's awesome you have someone close you could do that with. I look forward to more of your new forging fun.

Great looking blade and sheath. Thanks for sharing.

Those look great. It would make one hell of a beer stein!

Fun looking little pieces there.

My Condolences on your father. It is a great thing that you are looking to pass along his passion to others in the industry. What part of California are you in? I'm in San Diego and am always looking for tools. I even have an old farrier's anvil that was from a local reservation that I get...

Thanks guys, I'm hoping to get into some more elaborate pieces in the next year that can expand my horizons in the craft.

That's great work right there for still being new to the game. I started out on the Grizzly G1015 and was happy with that for a long time until I went to my KMG and LOVE the versatility it offers with the few attachments I got. You'll progress well in it. Keep that passion and you'll have your...

Awesome work! I'm also working on my first forged knife as well I'm hoping to get posted here soon. I've also been a stock removal only guy and it's a ton of fun to learn the forging aspect. I'm hoping to get into a blacksmith class here early next year sometime. I've heard they have a couple...