what kind of forge do you use and why is this your choice .i would think you could control the heat better with gas . JIM
Checkout Lin Rhea's you-tube video for the "Lil Johnny" forge among the topics atop the "Hunting Knives and Crafters" forum.
There are some good photos of various forges on this site. http://zoellerforge.com/index.html
I went with a blown air burner system because of the simplicity and ability to use the components on multiple types of forges as I learned what I liked and improved my forge designs.
I built a horizontal forge, similar to the little johnny forge, out of an 11 gal air tank. Horizontal forges can have hot and cold spots if the flame doesn't circulate properly due to burner placement.
The vertical "top hat" style forges are great for an even heat but you have some type of stand support to hold up one end of your billet or tongs. It is also helpful to have a mig welder or the like so you can weld handles onto shorter pieces of steel.
Google "Majestic Forge". They make knife makers forges at very reasonable prices. Mine does fine for all the forging I do.
thank for the help guys