14 th hobby Re-visited

[oldrocks2]

Back in the 80s I forged knives as a part time hobby for about 8 yrs. A couple years my son became interested in forging after watching Forged in Fire so We went to the storage locker and I gave him all he needed. Forge, anvil 150 lb, all the hammers and etc. Taught him what I knew about the hobby. He is pretty good. I was bored couple weeks ago so went over and decided to make a knife for myself. It is a Keris made from a 49 chevy leaf spring.
Best part was working together with him like we haven't don for awhile. He made a Bowie, not finished yet while I was making mine. The Keris is a cool looking dagger from Java and general area.

[Narrow Way Knapper]

Sweet blade! Now for the handle... What are your plans?

[oldrocks2]

The handle is done, it's Leopard wood and babinga. Would have to take a close up to see the great grain.

[Narrow Way Knapper]

Wow, very professional looking.

[beatup1354]

Thats' nice well done.

[Hal Gorges]

I see your cats not impressed...What a neat hobby, and a great looking knife..now for the test...Will it cut cleanly through the sofa,?..Let me know how that turns out....I love that show

[oldrocks2]

Yes it would do the job, wood and all. Razor sharp and hardened to maintain edge without chipping as some do on the show. Done right it's a 3 step procedure. Harden, draw back and temper.

[Hal Gorges]

Cool hobby, thanks for sharing.

[Hoss]

Nice blade thanks for sharing

[redrocks]

That's really cool OR...how u gonna attach the handle?...quite skilled....are u a tradesman ?

[oldrocks2]

The handle is attached by installing 2 1/4 in pins 1/4 in long in the tang then drilling the 2 scales for the pins to locate in. Then gluing the scales together and clamping. Quite solid. Not a tradesman just a hobby years back. Passed on to son.

[Jethro355]

I love knife making. That’s a hard one to make, and even harder to make look good. Nice job!

[oldrocks2]

Thank you. Having not made one for years I just had to pick a Keris. But I like that style.