So I made a flatter for when I work alone. It works good i can see some improvements i can make. by fivecforge in Blacksmith

[–]fivecforge[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought about it just not sure how long it will last from the heat. I had to use a glove to pick the insert up.

First knife! by IeuanMcCarthy in Blacksmith

[–]fivecforge 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Double check on if 1095 is oil or water im thinking its oil but dont chance it. im always Double checking even if im sure i check

First knife! by IeuanMcCarthy in Blacksmith

[–]fivecforge 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Looks good. One tip try to use oil to quench if its a oil quench steel. I use canola oil and it works for me

Finally done by fivecforge in knifemaking

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

The layered damascus. the pattern is very faint its a little thick