New member from Arkansas

[Bobby Kelly]

I am from central Arkansas and I’m just getting started in the world of knifemaking and I’m already addicted.

I just finished my first knife and I’m already working on number 2, and planning 3 and 4.

With a lot of guidance and a advice from a local knifesmith, I forged out my first knife and heat treated.
Its 1075, differently clay heat treated. I went through 4 normalizations before the final heat soak and quench in parks 50.

I am a bit OCD on details so I spent hours sanding, etching, and polishing.

I look forward to hanging out and learning.

Regards,
Bobby

 

[Self Made Knives]

Hey Bobby! Glad you came aboard. This is a great forum, great bunch of makers on here with tons of help and advice. Guys, I've been talking to Bobby on Facebook and he's on the right track. I've got a feeling he's going to be putting out some nice stuff in the future.

 

[Ed of all trades]

Welcome to KD. Looks like you have the bug, the only cure is to make more knives. Ed

 

[MVPeterson]

Nice job on the first one. Looking forward to seeing more.

 

[Bobby Kelly]

Thanks guys for the warm welcome.

I have the itch that's for sure.

#2 is on its way, it's ready for another clay heat treat.

1075, sharp clip, tapered tang, stainless pins.

 

[LobosStyle Blades]

That's some great work Bobby. Glad to see some new guys showing their work. There's some really great guys in this forum and they're always happy to provide some great and experienced assistance.

 

[Bobby Kelly]

I will have plenty of questions coming up, I know I am going to need help when I get to the folder.