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I have to agree with this. A natural. When I first saw Randy's work I could not put my finger on it but I think you just did. There is something very REAL about it. Like craftsmen from days past are itching to work again and they are doing it through Randy's hands. A refreshing link to...

Speaking of hammer control and hammers..... This is the only hammer I have used so far. It is a Craftsman 40 oz. Seems adequate to me but I was looking for input from those with experience. It does give me a blister on the base of my index finger, I guess from incorrect death grip or perhaps...

Love it! That is really a great looking piece Randy. Please tell us more about what you used to make this. Handle material, steel etc...

Thanks guys!

I will have to try some of the linen harness cord sometime. Yes I did the mount. I use Berkley Fireline for stiching up most animals. It is tough, almost invisible, and the stiffness makes it easy to tie and thread through a needle. A little too industrial for a rustic knife sheath though.

Thanks Randy. Yes, I am getting better at regulating the air and using less charcoal. The 01 was 1/4" thick x 3/4". I feel like I am also getting better at making the steel do something I want instead of just beating it until something cool looking happens. I think I am done with the fake...

Nothing too exciting here, very much like my second one as I used the other half of the same 01 bar. A bit more belly to the blade and more of a skinning shape to the point. Forged a loop into the tang. Did a much better job of getting the blade just behind the edge thin on this one...

Looks handy. Good find!

Thanks for the kind words. I hope to start working on the next one soon.

I like it. Great idea ;)

Looks great!

Thanks for the comments. Randy I used this one: To be honest, I have not even fired up the washtub yet. The clay is dry and I was all ready to start using it when I found this forge/blower combo. I was just looking for a blower but could not pass up the deal. I got the rust off and...

Here is one I just finished. Forged from a bar of 1/4"x3/4" 01 tool steel that a friend gave me. Oil quenched and tempered in the oven. Kind of hated to do that as the oven was the only "power" tool used but I was unsure about trying to temper the 01 in the coals. The 01 took a very nice...

It is jute twine coated with some wood stain and then covered with wood glue. A fair amount of grime and soot from my hands as well. As the glue was drying I compressed the handle in a vise to flatten out the cords a little. I learned a bunch about tending the fire, watching the colors...

Here is my first knife. A little camp kitchen slicer from an old file. I learned a lot. Went through a ton of charcoal! Special thanks to Randy Church for the inspiration and advice. Next one will be be better I am sure.

Stormcrow, I like your post better than mine. Pretty good for 1:30 am :biggrin:

Extreme newby here as I am just now starting to put some basic tools together to begin making knives. So please bear with me here... Right now, making some functional blades with a minimum of tools is my only interest in regards to making knives. I have no desire to use grinders, drills...

Thanks for the warm welcome. Yeah I think I will be in the Neo Tribal section often! Hey Pieter, nice Boerboels. Great dogs. Cheers.

Looks like a great forum with lots of good info. I have always had an interest in hand made blades, hunting, trapping, learning what I can in the outdoors. This has developed and lead me to a quest for more knowledge, especially regarding self sufficiency, preparedness, primitive skills...

I thought I felt a tremor in VA...... Looks great Randy.