Forge finish camp knife

Brad Lilly

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I started out making this knife for destruction testing but now it become my woods knife :). The blade is 5160 triple edge quenched. Guard and pommel are wrought iron cord wrapped handle. I'm did some chopping to see how it holds up and I really like the way it feels in my hand. I soaked the handle in fiberglass. What do you think?



Brad
 
I really like it. I am also forging 5160, but not quite to your skill level yet : ) .

Could you elaborate a little on the triple edge quench?
 
I used the method on Ed Caffrey's web site for producing a ABS bend test knife. Since Ed dose a better job explaining how to do it then I could, check it out here
http://www.caffreyknives.net/journeymanarticle.html
I like the look of an edge quenched blade and they sure can take a lot of abuse. A knife like this where durability is the number one concern edge quenching is a nice fit.
 
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