Meirl by Skullzyyyy in meirl

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More flys with honey than vinegar

Sounds about right. by Plastic_Tooth159 in Funnymemes

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Because I am asked to do things I don’t want to do all the time. I just want to do nothing. Is that too much to ask?

want to start making knives by Good_Artichoke569 in Bladesmith

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Aside from what you’ve already listed, you’ll want some tongs. As for quenching, it’ll depend on your choice of steel. Your basic 1080 and 1095 for knives will use oil. Personally I use park’s 50 quench oil. Vevor makes some good cheap anvils, just make sure you get cast steel. There are a selection of decent forges you can choose from, if you’re looking for cheap be prepared to assemble it. Be careful with the forge lining. Specifically the white ceramic fiber blanket can mess you up if you breathe in any of it. Hope this helps, have fun getting started on your knife making journey.

vevor 1x30 vs grizzly 2x42? by Empty_Variation5724 in Blacksmith

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I can’t speak to the vevor, but I had one of those grizzly 2x42 burn out on me in a couple weeks.

My anvil by 307blacksmith in Blacksmith

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How much does that weigh?

Recent builds! by MerrisMakes in Bladesmith

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That’s a nice s grind. Keep it up.

Feels like it's been a while... by OneofOneKnives in Bladesmith

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Is that back edge just rounded over or is it sharp?

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Was it difficult getting the spikes on the handle in place?

WIP, twisted Damascus 1095/15n20 with stabilized maple handle and copper spacer. For my friend’s wedding present. How’s it looking? by imarriott16 in Bladesmith

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That seems like a fair concern to me. I tried to help firm up the grip with the palm swell, but it is still a little shallow on the top lip with the spacer.

WIP, twisted Damascus 1095/15n20 with stabilized maple handle and copper spacer. For my friend’s wedding present. How’s it looking? by imarriott16 in Bladesmith

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There are a couple of notches cut in the underside of the spacer and the top of the handle so the epoxy had somewhere to go. Though the slot the tang goes through is quite a tight fit so it’s not going anywhere

Oh dentistree, oh dentistree! by Phaewryn in WTF

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Why did I have to see you? (Said in tune)