Pair of Friction Folders

4est trekker · December 04, 2011, 02:25:00 PM

Hey, all. I recently got myself a decent little anvil and milled a stump for its base. I also got some basic tongs and hammers and have been itching to try my hand at forging (first No. 1). Below is the result. I've been reading and watching quite a few resources, but was humbled when I started actually putting the hammer to the steel! I forged a few steel fire strikers and a small test blade and then decided to jump in with both feet on these two colonial-style friction folders (first No. 2).

I'm not really pleased with the lines or proportions on these knives, but they work as they should, hardened nicely, etched okay in vinegar, and took a keen edge. I do, however, like working with hammered pins (first No. 3). I also like the challenge of moving parts and the way rosewood tools and finishes into a handle (first No. 4).

Thanks for looking, all. As always, critique welcomed

DANA HOLMAN · December 04, 2011, 02:32:00 PM

Looks like you did a very good job. I guess you know that once you start you can't stop, it's a good sickness
Dana

James Oertel · December 04, 2011, 03:35:00 PM

those look great !

GWV · December 04, 2011, 09:03:00 PM

Nice work!

gudspelr · December 04, 2011, 10:36:00 PM

Great job! Don't get too frustrated with yourself on the forging-just keep at it and you'll be surprised how quickly you improve. Ridiculously fun to forge, huh?

Jeremy

David Yukon · December 05, 2011, 12:35:00 AM

They look great! I really like the blade shape.

Lin Rhea · December 05, 2011, 09:57:00 AM

I really like them. I have been wanting to make a few of that style myself. Thanks for showing us

Kevin Evans · December 05, 2011, 07:28:00 PM

Good effort! Have fun.

Doug Campbell · December 05, 2011, 08:06:00 PM

Steve Nuckels · December 05, 2011, 08:22:00 PM

Love those!

I like your style!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

4est trekker · December 05, 2011, 09:14:00 PM

Hey, thanks everybody. I really appreciate the encouragement. Um, I think forging might be addictive... :rolleyes:

ron w · December 08, 2011, 04:41:00 PM

Cool....not bad for your first pair

Ray Hammond · December 17, 2011, 10:14:00 PM

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Tyler2045 · December 22, 2011, 08:03:00 PM

If you dont like them you are more than welcome to send one my way. Tyler

Jon Shade · December 23, 2011, 05:28:00 AM

Nice job! Good clean lines with a primative look! Shoot me a PM if you ever decide to sell any. Jon