R REMolenaarMD Joined Mar 23, 2006 Messages 30 Apr 15, 2006 #1 Here are a couple of hand forged 5160, hollow ground knives that I have made. The pic's are clickable. Comments please! Birds Eye Maple Tazmanian Blackwood Burl
Here are a couple of hand forged 5160, hollow ground knives that I have made. The pic's are clickable. Comments please! Birds Eye Maple Tazmanian Blackwood Burl
B bowdude Joined Feb 7, 2006 Messages 133 Apr 16, 2006 #2 I like the overall proportions, the blade shapes also appear to be useful. My personal preference is for a smooth butt or butt-cap, as opposed to the spike-nut. Overall, looks to be very good fit and finish.
I like the overall proportions, the blade shapes also appear to be useful. My personal preference is for a smooth butt or butt-cap, as opposed to the spike-nut. Overall, looks to be very good fit and finish.
R REMolenaarMD Joined Mar 23, 2006 Messages 30 Apr 16, 2006 #3 Thank you! I have been forging knives for ten years but this is the first time they have been on the Internet.
Thank you! I have been forging knives for ten years but this is the first time they have been on the Internet.
L Lanza Joined Oct 29, 2005 Messages 1,022 Apr 16, 2006 #4 The blade profile reminds me of the knives my grandpa carried back in the early 50's. Nice work.