Branson Hammer-in Demo piece

[Karl B. Andersen]

Here's the CruForgeV blade I had posted up earlier with some stag handle "possibilities". I didn't like the proportions they offered, so I opted for some stabilized Flame Redwood material.
I'll be using twisted wrought iron for the fittings.
Gary Mulkey asked that I share some handle shaping techniques at his hammer-in this weekend while I'm there, so this is the condition from which I will shape this knife to its final dimensions. All done with cabinet making files so as to eliminate "risk" factors as well as eliminate any possibility of heat.
Looks like there will be enough heat there anyway!!
I'll post this up again after I get home and etch the wrought iron.

 

[BRTATCK]

Looking forward to seeing it in person Karl and your hand filing techniques. Have a safe trip.
Brion

 

[cdent]

Great stuff to share with folks Karl. Have a safe trip.

Take care, Craig

 

[Allen Newberry]

That should be great! I can't wait to see this demo!

Allen

 

[argel55]

A freind there just said they had a nice cooling shower but it will be back up to 95 tomorrow. I dont know how you can bring cool clothes for a forging demo but would be nice. Mike

 

[David Wesner]

Looks like there will be enough heat there anyway!!

I know you're talking about the outside temp/humidity Karl but.........

as hot as that blade is, there would be enough heat at the Branson HI even if it was 20 below :thumbup:

Really nice work !!

 

[Gary Mulkey]

Looking forward to seeing it take shape. See you soon.

Gary