So I decided to start forging...

[nicaburns]

Everything you’ve posted looks great! I really like your makers mark too. Are you using an etching machine or a hot stamp?

Thanks! It is a hot stamp. Made it from an allen wrench with a dremel tool
I put it in before I start normalizing cycles.

 

[Greyman]

Thanks! It is a hot stamp. Made it from an allen wrench with a dremel tool
I put it in before I start normalizing cycles.

It looks great! Both the design of the mark, and the depth and detail in the steel. I’m making a few knives, all stock removal for now, but I’m starting to get the itch to try making my own Damascus and San mai.

 

[Realtor]

Very cool

 

[DinkyDau]

Mighty fine Craftsmanship Sir! That cleaver is an eye catcher!

 

[nicaburns]

Mighty fine Craftsmanship Sir! That cleaver is an eye catcher!

Thanks! I really enjoy making the cleavers... have only done three but I am sure there will be more in the future!

 

[nicaburns]

Next project... frontier Bowie, San mai 15n20 and 80crv2 steel with whitetail crown handle

 

[nicaburns]

Rough ground

 

[sniper22]

They are a TON of work since I do everything by hand.
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This is just plain showing off!!
Would you sell me a finished cleaver without the handle/ scales?

 

[Red Squirrel 556]

Good stuff man. I still need to get you those wood scraps. Maybe sometime soon? Let me know if you go towards Fayetteville. I'll meet you somewhere.

 

[Glorfindel]

great looking knives.