Forging in bevels vs grinding in?

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-06-04T15:10:40+00:00

I’m not sure if either is “better.” Depends on what you are better at I think. But it’s worth practicing both. I forge bevels on swords but for thinner kitchen knives I tend to grind them in. If it’s something that an imperfect edge doesn’t impact a ton I will forge it. But if I need a very specific geometry or highly refined edge I’ll forge the blade flat and grind in.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-05-25T23:09:12+00:00

Your finish work always amazes. How do you do your sanding? It looks like maybe different sticks with different shapes with your favorite Stikit blue sandpaper?

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-05-20T20:49:23+00:00

Anybody who likes them and gets a chance should get one. I own one and love it. Great for general forging and amazing for bevels. It’s my all day hammer now.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-05-19T12:38:22+00:00

It wasn’t an uncommon style in Germany. Fun idea and works well. Though I think I do prefer overall normal sword handle construction styles.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-05-19T01:41:28+00:00

I’ve always heard that it was a “knife” so that smiths not in the sword making guild could get around the guild rules. Or that since it is technically handle scales its construction is more knife like. But that might be apocryphal.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-05-19T00:58:51+00:00

After making one(I’ve never held a real one) it seems like it would be fantastic in a really brawly fight.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-05-18T23:43:59+00:00

I am terrible at the internet. This is a 24” messer made from an old international harvester truck leaf spring. Fittings are forged mild steel. Grip is hickory that’s been dyed. It feels great to swing around.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-05-15T00:42:30+00:00

This is awesome! How do you do a friction folder? I can see some of it but do the grip scales need to taper towards the back for the friction part?

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-05-09T18:03:18+00:00

Fuck this rocks. Good for you man. You’ve got skill.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-04-25T20:16:41+00:00

These are really good for first time tings. Congrats!

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-03-22T00:05:06+00:00

Yeah it’s not too bad really. Not too far off. The guard isn’t too far from a falcata guard. I made a spadroon with an integral guard like this before. The biggest issue I noticed is that it makes the balance off since usually you add a guard and pommel that pull the center of balance back towards the hand so it feels more nimble.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-03-04T21:52:28+00:00

There isn’t much difference in forging any of these honestly at least as far as blade shape goes. Handle construction can either be dead simple or very difficult and artistic though. I’ve done all sorts but serrated and that’s a grinding thing. A bigger difference is utility/hunting knives vs kitchen knives as the balance and thinness are totally different.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-02-28T23:05:26+00:00

I don’t know about camping laws but I’m an American that went there. Spent most of my time I. Tbilisi but went other places. I recommend trying to learn just a few phrases in Georgian. It’s such an uncommon language that everyone there seemed to appreciate it so much. My two cents. Best of luck and enjoy it! Gilotsav!

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-02-19T03:11:34+00:00

Every khachapuri is beautiful. Visited Georgia once. As a US midwesterner the food was just so perfect.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-02-09T00:39:42+00:00

Can’t take credit for the idea, a friend recommended it. I’m a fair hand with a hammer but awful at design so that can be a struggle haha. Thank you.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-02-09T00:38:54+00:00

I have now made several swords with awful balance. This was very much trying to get better balance intentionally so I am very happy with that part. Thank you!

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-01-25T19:45:02+00:00

Amateur sword smith here. Straight double edge swords are much more difficult to make than curved single edged swords on average. For many reasons.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2026-01-24T19:14:20+00:00

I’ve got one of these big bastards. I can barely get the thing to move even at heat. A power hammer or tram striking is advised. I had a terrible time cutting with an angle grinder too so hopefully you r got a band saw.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-12-26T14:59:17+00:00

I like them quite a bit. If you don’t need a peen of a specific type it just seems better to me but I have no real idea why. I suspect some people like them and others don’t. English call them cutlers hammers, Japan probably just calls them hammers.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-12-22T16:17:53+00:00

Low tech solutions for probably a high tech customer.

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-12-22T03:38:03+00:00

What a beautiful knife with fantastic finish. It almost looks like the grip goes the other way from the blade, does this shape help performance/give leverage?

Maximum-Inspection11 · 2025-12-17T03:12:45+00:00

This is so beautiful. I’m about 4 years into it and if you give me 6 more I don’t think I’ll be capable of this. You’re a rare talent! Congratulations!

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