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Metalworking (rec.crafts.metalworking) Discuss various aspects of working with metal, such as machining, welding, metal joining, screwing, casting, hardening/tempering, blacksmithing/forging, spinning and hammer work, sheet metal work. |
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Another knife
http://webpages.charter.net/dawill/Images/Knife22.jpg
A lot lighter than last one, uh under a pound I'd guess. Curve just came out that way. Forged from coil spring, which I'm guessing is 5160ish since it throws sparks that look like alloyed 1060. I oil quenched it, but the spine appears to be somewhat soft yet so I think I should've water quenched it. Still working on getting things straight. Last time it was pretty good but with a gentle warp; this one is pretty straight, but the belly of the knife edge is warped to the side a bit. Ah well... Stats: overall length 12" from handle to tip. Blade 9 1/2" long (tang to tip), area is 1/16" thick average. Belly is 1 1/2" wide, the widest point of the blade. Edge is currently razor sharp, but probably won't stay so for very long. Edge runs straight to tip, making this great for stabbing. It stands on end in a wood surface with ease. Tim -- Deep Fryer: a very philosophical monk. Website: http://webpages.charter.net/dawill/tmoranwms |
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Try Knifeforums.com and bladeforums.com
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