r/knifemaking

I'm forging a leaf spring, and what started as a kukri has ended up as this abomination. What would you call it? Clip point bolo maybe?

Ronin #2 This version comes with a 3.5" Kwaiken Blade with a differential Heat Treat & Hamon etch tho this one is a bit harder to see than on the Tanto. The stingray color was chosen by my awesome wife and it definitely makes this blade pop!

How To Get Started Blacksmithing: (Sticker and Video Link Fixed.) Video Includes Types of Forges, Safety Equiptment, Anvils, Tools and Everything You Need To Know For Getting Started. Save Money and build some of what you need yourself.

Video Here If Allowed: https://youtu.be/SMuDJeLgOO4

Please feel free to check out Resist The Grind on Youtube for more historic trades, blacksmithing projects, and green woodworking. Sorry about the errors the other day, think this post is correct now. - Best, u/obxchris 's wife

I just finished this knife for my buddy from New Brunswick 🇨🇦 as a gift. I ground the blade from CPM154 stainless, heat treated to 60.5 RHC. The scales I stabilized are Indian Rosewood with blue & black G10 liners. The sheath is veggie tanned 9 oz leather, dyed dark chocolate, hand sewn with tiger thread. The spirit bead on the lanyard I made from deer antler.

If I were to drill 3/16 holes in the back of this platen, spaced out by the quarter inch, but not all the way thru… would it help with heat dissipation or not? Has anyone tried something like this?

Anteia is a small hunting knife with a blade made from 1070 steel. Its curvature and edge geometry are designed for better performance in finer cutting tasks, such as field dressing, cleaning carcasses, and cutting meat, leather, and tendons. The blade features a satin black oxide finish. The guard is made from 1020 steel, with a side relief that allows for a more advanced and comfortable grip, with a phosphated finish. The handle is made from natural wood with a fiber pin.

https://philknives.com/\_produtos/anteia-a01-e04-mn01.html

1084 steel maple handle

I tried striking my projects by holding my touchmark by hand while trying to get it all lines up, straight & true. It's almost impossible, so i made a tool holder.

I forged a tang that was tapered and fit well in my hardy hole. I ground bevels in it, then welded it to a piece of flat stock I cut to size. After that, I got a piece of square tubing the size I needed and some flat stock. I cut everything to size and welded it up.

The first picture is my handy work trying to hold the touchmark by hand. The last picture is how it turned out while my tool holder held it.

Much improved.

I'm pretty happy with the first attempt

Hi everyone, I finished this knife up today, I think it’s my 7th and I’m not very happy with it, I don’t really like how it looks. Is there anything specific I should look to fix on my next build? Thanks

Grade 5 titanium work hardens so was a little tougher than expected. Not my best but still proud of myself for pushing through. Happy Sunday

Project Redrum complete! If you are interested in reading about this build check out Robert Laufer's blog post linked below!

https://rlauferblog.com/2026/07/04/black-coffin-knives-redrum-pikal/

-Scales and bead cast by Emily's Casting crafts

- Benelli sand and Firehouse red from Cerakote

- 80crv2 heat treated in an Evenheat Kiln

- All other supplies from Maritime Knife Supply

Sinister Knifeworks Corbin FF #11 . Steel: 80CrV2 Finish: Acid Stonewash Handle: Kirinite/G10 + anodized stainless steel hardware .

A bit different from the previous