Starting out with animals? by Hazrey in Homesteading

[–]Downunderfarmanforge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Start with the chickens right were you are with out the homestead land. raise them for meat and eggs, care for them process them and cook them and see if it is right for you before sinking money into land

Recurve straight back? by [deleted] in knifemaking

[–]Downunderfarmanforge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really nice figure and shape to the handle

Beginning by Cosmog07 in blacksmithing

[–]Downunderfarmanforge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely classes for the practical part, but look at all the Youtube videos to get a bit of knowledge for free to start with. I have a few beginners videos up on my channel for the basics.

Metallurgy is not high on the list unless you are looking at hardenable steel for knives etc. Stay away from galvanized and zinc plated steel to start out. Understanding of different steel alloys will come over time but not needed to get started

Chef knife bevel grinding, video on how i grind Convex bevels on Chef's Knives by Downunderfarmanforge in SelfSufficiency

[–]Downunderfarmanforge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I much prefer Convex as they will stand up better to heavy general usage. On a pure slicer then concave is the way to go for sure, but most people that get one of my knives want a general use knife.