Here is another one that Lin will add comentary on. Again sorry for my ineptitude as far as technology.

         

Enjoy, Chris

Thats cool Chris ,I am learning, and think its very important that ABS, M.S. be able do  any thing asked of them whether it be the most elaborate knife to be made or the more simple knives done with elegance,I think Lin is a great example of a guy that can do it all!

Although I stretch my imagination every day don't think I will ever catch up.LOL Kevin

Thanks for posting this Chris.

I like my iPhone because it allows me to do progression shots. Sometimes it it to know what to do next time as well as know what NOT to do.

Plus I like to share the way I come up with the final forged shape. I had several days in the Colonial Blacksmith Shop to demonstrate forging to school kids. So, I took a some coil spring I had straightened and started hammering. This was 9/16 round.

This one fits so well its like an old friend or my favorite jeans. Great job Lin.

Chris

Wow, realy nice! I realy like the simplicity, and the elegance of that kinfe! Do you have some specs?

The blade is about 3 inches and overall is 7 1/2 inches. Thanks guys.

I forged this knife entirely by hand and in a coal forge. It was especially satisfying to use my self made hammer. It takes time to draw all of the material out and then to finish the surface with the hammer. You have to apply the finishing blows lightly and at a dull red heat. It's good excercise.

Great Job Lin.

Well done.....

Sweet.