[offroadgreg]

alright, I started this awhile ago..

my dad works as a mechanic/supervisor on base, so I asked him for some coil springs.. he got me a 5/8" spring off some sort of gun assembly I think it was.. at first it was tough to straighten and forge but I found a technique fairly quickly.. anyways heres some pics

and here is it finished - kinda.. havent sanded anything, wanted a usable knife for my camping trip on fri.

lets hear your comments!

 

[AncientBrit]

That my friend is a neat little knife.


A Good job Well done if you ask me.:thumb:

 

[ActionJackson]

Very cool Greg. Did you reuse that handle or did you cut it off of a rack? The steel will make a really nice little bush knife.

 

[shotgunken]

nice knife indeed

 

[offroadgreg]

thanks guys, I like it.. the handle I was saving for a larger knife but had nothing else suitable..

Very cool Greg. Did you reuse that handle or did you cut it off of a rack? The steel will make a really nice little bush knife.

yeah, actually its funny I was looking around for horn on eBay and local reindeer farms and stuff.. and then a day later we were driving down a private road in a nearby town and my mom saw a full moose rack at the end of a driveway.. still joined at the skull so I figure the guy must have been hunting up north and just not needed the antlers..

needless to say I was thrilled.. just barely fit them in the van sideways with the back seats taken out.. I've already used alot of the tips for knives but there is a TON of material left.

thanks for the comments guys :thumb:

 

[tuffnutt]

nice looking little knife

 

[scosmo451]

Looks like that will be a good little cutter.

 

[rhart]

That really looks great and the best part is you made it. There's just something very gratifying about using a tool that you made yourself.

 

[ratskins]

Nicely done Sir! Yeah she looks like a mean little cutter. Thanks for showing the progress pics.
I agree with rhart, the joy is being able to use something you made yourself, as well as knowledge you gain each time you do it. Knowledge is pricless, hard won, and the ultimate tool.
Lets see what you can do with thte rest of that spring!

thanksfor Sharing offroadgreg

 

[offroadgreg]

thanks! yeah it is alot of fun.. this was my first knife with a guard.. I always found it very hard to fit them evenly enough.. and even though this isn't a perfect fit its good enough for me
there will be more coming soon too..

OHH, forgot to mention that the guard on this was wrought iron from an old wagon wheel a neighbour was getting rid of..

 

[offroadgreg]

I've also got a couple of pictures showing my forge setup for anyone interested..
I picked this forge up from my friends school, he called me up one day and told me his shop teacher needed it to go because it was "unsafe" and they had a new propane one coming in.. man was I happy.. it has a very nice blower on it and everything!! came with all the tongs I will need for awhile too

 

[ratskins]

I've also got a couple of pictures showing my forge setup for anyone interested..
I picked this forge up from my friends school, he called me up one day and told me his shop teacher needed it to go because it was "unsafe" and they had a new propane one coming in.. man was I happy.. it has a very nice blower on it and everything!! came with all the tongs I will need for awhile too

yeah lts see the setup :thumb:

 

[Ammo]

I'd really like to see your forge also...Good work!

 

[offroadgreg]

Ok, here we go..

its a little messy.. all those pics were taken while I was waiting for the blade to heat up..

 

[AncientBrit]

Good set up.

You've got a good selection of tongs there,ive just ordered some gripping type tongs.

 

[haha49]

thanks guys, I like it.. the handle I was saving for a larger knife but had nothing else suitable..



yeah, actually its funny I was looking around for horn on eBay and local reindeer farms and stuff.. and then a day later we were driving down a private road in a nearby town and my mom saw a full moose rack at the end of a driveway.. still joined at the skull so I figure the guy must have been hunting up north and just not needed the antlers..

needless to say I was thrilled.. just barely fit them in the van sideways with the back seats taken out.. I've already used alot of the tips for knives but there is a TON of material left.

thanks for the comments guys :thumb:

or wanted it at the end of his driveway for show..