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Title: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: tippit on February 09, 2023, 01:47:47 PM
It's been over a year since I've fired up my forge. So Yesterday I tried my hammer skills on a 3 inch scrap piece from an old file. Ended up hammering out a 5 inch small kiridachi knife. It felt good to pound hot metal again...tippit
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Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: supernaut on February 09, 2023, 02:12:09 PM
Very nifty little knife.   :thumbsup:


Glad you are back at doing something you enjoy after a year layoff. That has to feel great!
Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: rastaman on February 09, 2023, 02:19:10 PM
Good to see you back at it again Jeff! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: wisconsin wood butcher on February 09, 2023, 03:47:17 PM
its always good to shape steal to your will. glad you got back to it
Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: Duker on February 09, 2023, 05:02:41 PM
It's always a good feeling doing something you like  :thumbsup:
Welcome back!!!
Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: 5deer on February 09, 2023, 06:58:36 PM
 very nice    :clapper:
Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: Pine on February 09, 2023, 07:28:14 PM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: strick9 on February 09, 2023, 09:28:30 PM
That is a cool little blade and more useful than most would think!

Over the years I have owned about every design out there for skinning/cleaning but that design you have in your hand is my go to design for sure . I actually clean most of my hogs and deer these days with the blade on a Gerber Diesel multi tool. The Diesel has that exact same profile and I love it. If you ever wanted to let one like that go maybe in a little flat sheath I would be your guy. Glad you are back at it buddy!
Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 10, 2023, 08:35:14 AM
I am glad! The knife looks great! Jawge
Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: tippit on February 10, 2023, 09:51:31 AM
strick9,
Something like a flat Kydex sheath. That is safe in the pocket or on a pop bead neck lanyard? I really like orange Kydex as it is easy to find when you lay the sheath down in the woods. Don't ask me how I came to this realization  :knothead:

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Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: elkken on February 10, 2023, 11:19:30 AM
Just in time for St Judes  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: smokin joe on February 11, 2023, 08:40:59 AM
Glad you are back at it Jeff. I was just using my Tippit Knife the other day. Great knife.
Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: tippit on February 11, 2023, 03:25:34 PM
Added little antler handle grip...
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Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: The Whittler on February 11, 2023, 08:14:12 PM
That knife would be good for leather work.
Title: Re: Finally Back in my Forge
Post by: Skates 2 on February 13, 2023, 09:49:51 AM
Very nice!