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Title: Thats why it's called learning...
Post by: LONGBOWKID on January 16, 2009, 09:54:00 PM

I spent 5 hours on a knife today. making sure all was symetrical, my bevels were how I wanted them, filework, etc.

I fired up the forge, hit it with the leafblower, and my blade fell into the coals...

Getting bright yellow/almost white hot, before I could get it out.

I then (like an idiot) quenched in 20 some odd degree motor oil...

Heres the end result of all my hard work...

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk155/DBSULLY/DAMNIT001.jpg)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk155/DBSULLY/DAMNIT002.jpg)

And heres one alongside my other blade, still in one piece almost ready for the oven..

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk155/DBSULLY/DAMNIT004.jpg)

The Kid

Title: Re: Thats why it's called learning...
Post by: loyd on January 17, 2009, 05:55:00 AM

sucks dont it. loyd

Title: Re: Thats why it's called learning...
Post by: sticshooter on January 17, 2009, 09:07:00 AM

wow that would have a been a great looking knife. patience is a must .. That is something I have very little of. I want it done yesterday. Try again and make that knife. It will be a great looking knife for sure.<><

Title: Re: Thats why it's called learning...
Post by: madness522 on January 17, 2009, 10:02:00 AM

That does suck! I like the design it looks kinda like an arrow head.

Title: Re: Thats why it's called learning...
Post by: TxMoon on January 17, 2009, 10:50:00 AM

I know just how you feel did the same thing it hurts but it will get better. take that broken blade glue it together and use it to trace out the next one and then hang it on the wall as a reminder.

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Post by: Toecutter on January 18, 2009, 03:23:00 AM

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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