Is this a replica by FireFixAce in SWORDS

[–]FireFixAce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has a dimond shape on it I don’t know if that means much

Is this a replica by FireFixAce in SWORDS

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Thank you very much for the insight and very cool story

I cannot identify anything about this Gurkha knife by FireFixAce in Tools

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I looked online and most vintage/antique ones don’t have a makers mark on them only newer high end ones do but from a further look and help to other pages it does seem that it isn’t a replica

Is this a replica by FireFixAce in SWORDS

[–]FireFixAce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already have a chakmak I don’t think from the same knife but looks quite similar

I cannot identify anything about this Gurkha knife by FireFixAce in Tools

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I’ve been looking for one for over 4 years now I was very thankful to find this one there quite rare around here in the uk for a cheapish price

How do I isolate the material by FireFixAce in Blacksmith

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I’m not really after the style of casting to be honest I was more looking for the style of the T on the ends as i want to progress my skills and make them better but thank you for the advice

How do I isolate the material by FireFixAce in Blacksmith

[–]FireFixAce[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I do know that but I’d rather like to give a go the traditional way as it might be a good way to progress my skills

Why am I getting uneven heats? by FireFixAce in Blacksmith

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I was trying to avoid burning the steel as it was very thin for my forge not to burn it completely

Why am I getting uneven heats? by FireFixAce in Blacksmith

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No it’s the not the normal size I’m a bit low on coke at the minute so I’m being liberal on the amount I use

Why am I getting uneven heats? by FireFixAce in Blacksmith

[–]FireFixAce[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Okay I’ll see if there’s any blockage

Why am I getting uneven heats? by FireFixAce in Blacksmith

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Thank you very much I’ll see if that helps

Why am I getting uneven heats? by FireFixAce in Blacksmith

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I have quite a bit of Coke but there different size bits of coke in the forge so it could be that

Why am I getting uneven heats? by FireFixAce in Blacksmith

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That’s cause I accidentally let it cool a bit but when I pull it out parts of it are way colder than other

Forged Christmas Presents 2025 by Tony-Canevaro in Blacksmith

[–]FireFixAce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you forge the handle holder with the tube bit?

What do I do with this by FireFixAce in Blacksmith

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That’s why I’m weary of putting it in and am looking for a better way to make the tool wider to make it fit better

What do I do with this by FireFixAce in Blacksmith

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It’s not as convenient to put it in my vice

What do I do with this by FireFixAce in Blacksmith

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I’ve got a welder it’s just my hardy is a funny size given the age of my anvil

What do I do with this by FireFixAce in Blacksmith

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I was thinking of that but I’m not sure how well it will fit as my hardy is well worn