A few new projects.  Top two are pattern welded banding strap and band saw blade - top one welded nicely 2nd has issues?  It will have to be a keeper.  Bottom two blanks are forged from coil spring and will probably make it into the Swap at the end of May.  I think I will grind a little more off at he ricasso area for a nicer profile on both?

Love how the pattern welded blades look in the end but it sure is a lot of work sanding every scratch out before you etch.  My fingers are wishing I did not like damascus.

Stay tuned as I make progress with all of them.

Bob Urban
 
I etched these two blades last night and as you can see my pattern welding skills need improvement.  The drop point on top should become a pretty decent knife and I am happy with it so far.  The bottom blade was a cut off drop from a billet and I added the two pieces of welding rod for a handle.  As you can see, the weld did not take so good along the blade so I am thinking I will cut the handle down and make it into a friction folder.  Never made one but I have an idea in my head as to how it will turn out so stay tuned to see if I can pull it off.

Smashing hot steel with hammers is fun.

Those look great! I hope to someday learn to forge a blade.


Tommy

nice bob!

Like the shape of Your blades.
Keep Bobbin along!!    
C-Ya Bob

looks good make sure to post finished knives.

Those are great looking, can't wait to see them finished!

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