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a bit of knife forging

Posted: 26 Apr 2014, 08:08
by Geko
if im not playing in the dark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9heZv0roPlI

made this 2 hunters for friends in germany. used steel is C100.
a nice carbon steel that gets scary sharp and hold a edge.


have a nice day,
geko

Re: a bit of knife forging

Posted: 26 Apr 2014, 08:37
by PESCA
That's absolutely superb, Geko :thumbup:

Loving the shape of that blade and the scales are beautiful. Is the second one for sale then?

Thanks for the picture history.

George

Re: a bit of knife forging

Posted: 26 Apr 2014, 13:09
by Geko
happy that you like them. :wave:
i dont make them for sale. its just a hobby. making them for friends and for trade´s.
i making right now 2 sheath for them and then they make both there way to germany.


cheers

Re: a bit of knife forging

Posted: 26 Apr 2014, 13:22
by rodp
You liked those didn't you George, I think you would have snapped that second one up in a second if it had been for sale :thumbup:

They are rather nice though, must admit :thumbup: Well done Geko.

Re: a bit of knife forging

Posted: 26 Apr 2014, 14:37
by 22-250jock
nice bit of craftsmanship there Geko :clap: :clap:

whats the wood you used for the scales........burr walnut ??

cheers jock

Re: a bit of knife forging

Posted: 26 Apr 2014, 15:08
by PESCA
If you make another one in that style, either for sale or trade, please let me know.

Thanks.
George

Re: a bit of knife forging

Posted: 26 Apr 2014, 16:35
by FreshFace
Geko, your clearly very talented even the video had a really artistic element to it.
Great looking knives.

Re: a bit of knife forging

Posted: 26 Apr 2014, 18:11
by Geko
uuuuuuuuuh guys, you bring a big, fat , proud smile to my face.
thank you all for the nice words. coments like this are allways welcome.

@22-250jock
the scales are made of olivewood. i just oiled them with a dark oil. ;)

@Pesca
i send you the next days a pm.


cheers , geko

Re: a bit of knife forging

Posted: 26 Apr 2014, 18:18
by PESCA
Thanks, Geko. No rush my friend.

George

Re: a bit of knife forging

Posted: 28 Apr 2014, 10:51
by Geko
im nearly ready with the sheath´s.

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cheers, geko