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[quote name='peejman' timestamp='1353536321' post='849253'] Nice to meet you. I think there's at least 2 in there that will be useable.... When I get back to work, I'll dig up some info on titanium for you. [/quote] Nice meeting you too. Thank you so much for the files, they are soon to be reborn into something much different.

I know what forum I'll avoid now. Guy sounds like a tool, and if hes locking threads, then hes a mod. Usually if the moderators suck the forum sucks. Thats why I can only stand about 2 forums anymore, one being here.

Hey fauklin, good to see you finally got around to posting. I've made lots of good friends here, and knowing you pretty good, you should fit in very well.

Hes an idiot that makes us all look bad. My main hunting rifle is a semi automatic 30-06. Must be an assault weapon, since you can't hunt with a semiauto.

I can meet you somewhere near you place to pick them up if youd like?

I wanted to add that while this is free, and will be as long as I'm able to make it work, donations are appreciated. They would be used to fund better materials, help cover cost on fuel and other supplies for the forge and just generally being put back into the program. Thanks guys Edit: I also wanted to add, if you think this is just a ploy for me to make money, send me a pm and i can send you a list of what it cost to run the class, and where money goes. I will assure you that I spend much more than I make on the classes, and that I do them to help spread a dying art and keep it alive, and to give forums members a chance to do something unique.

[quote name='sbroomheadsr' timestamp='1353417249' post='848694'] Hey all, I swiped the "[b]Flatwoods Beast[/b]" from Dan to bring into work. i was telling them about it and they just had to see it. Now if i had a printer like in the movie Office Space, I would use the [b]Flatwoods Beast [/b]instead of a baseball bat,. Oh well... [/quote] Now that would make for an intresting video....

[quote name='peejman' timestamp='1353416028' post='848686'] Ah. Knives from worn out files. I may have a source for a few of those. [/quote] Or sell them all to me and I'll give broomhead his half on the 8th when he comes up for some more forge time.

By all means, Im not saying a cheap knife doesn't have its place. I was more correcting the "properly tempered" comment because mild can't be hardened, or therefore tempered by its nature. When most people ask me for a good work knife for stripping wire, cutting boxes, etc etc. I point them towards the folding box cutters. When it dulls throw the blade away. It doesn't have to stay sharp for long, or be tempered against breaking, edge roll, etc. But if I planned to get a knife that could be used for cutting wood, leather, bone, meat, and anything else, I'd be looking for a well made, high carbon knife. It can be resharpened easily with a medium Arkansas rock, will hold an edge much longer than most cheapo's, and if you ever have to use it in an emergency it will hold up well beyond that of any $6-$10 el cheapo special. Case in point are the small 5160 utility knives I just made. Cheap, they will stay sharp for a long while, and if pressed I wouldnt hesitate to baton or even hammer them through oak to get a fire going, skin game, carve out a bone arrowhead, and take general abuse, as well as being reliable, concealable, and staying sharp. All attributes that can make a big difference in everything from work, to survival, to last ditch self defense.

[quote name='graycrait' timestamp='1345172933' post='801762'] Don't get too hung up on how your carry EDC fixed blade is made. Pakistani 55 gal drum steel will cut pretty good if tempereed and sharpened well enough. It is more about how the knife is carried and how it flows into the hand than the actual material of blade and handle. [/quote] I know this is an older post, but this is NOT true. Blade steel, hardening and tempering are the difference in junk and a good knife. Even if your cutting cardboard, a good high carbon steel will cut cardboard easier and longer than a bad one. Its all about edge retention. I can make a butter knife shave for about 3 swipes. A cheap knife, or an improperly tempered knife will never work cut as cleanly, or as well as a good one. And considering you can get a good production or even custom knife for a decent price, save your money and buy one. Btw only good steel like high carbon 1084, 1095, 5160, Damascus, or some of the better cutlery grade stainless can be hardened and tempered. Mild steel like barrels as you mentioned can not be hardened enough to be used as a knife, it will not hold an edge. Just my two cents, most of it from my experiences as a blacksmith and knife maker

Do you want to replace it with another dagger or just a similarly sized fixed blade? What kind of price range? Custom or production? Theres thousands of options, so Im just wanting to narrow it down to give you a better answer.

[quote name='peejman' timestamp='1353357309' post='848331'] Cool. I need a kitchen pass. What's the story on the pattern in the bowie? [/quote] Well get that pass cleared and come on out. Brromhead is correct, the pattern is from the teeth that were left on the rasp we used for the bowie and the hawk.. and looking forward to having you out Broomhead.

[quote name='cknight98' timestamp='1353297379' post='847992'] is there any way i could get in on the pass around? [/quote] Sure thing, Ill get you added to the list.

[quote name='Lumber_Jack' timestamp='1353295982' post='847977'] Good idea. I was able to view some posts and get an idea but that can be difficult if someone posts a lot or not enough I have posted some interests under the "profile feed" section [/quote] I did the same, seems like the best idea.

I'm really glad you and your son had a great time. You were both awesome students, and workers, very quick learners, and well mannered guest. You guys are welcome back anytime. Btw thats the first time anyone has every compared me to John Henry lol. And you son better get an A on the forge welded triangle.

See full review by unclejak here. Then send me a pm and schedule your weekend today http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/55210-make-your-own-knife-class-a-review/#entry848144

Way ahead of you man. My cousins wagon and mules say no to GPS. [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-10-07_10-45-00_90.jpg[/IMG] As do Big.John and.myself [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-09-01_08-23-21_891.jpg[/IMG]

Well another wonderful class weekend has drawn to a close. Unclejak and his son visited from Portland,TN and spent two days learning to beat, twist, hammer, weld, and work hot steel. We made several knives, with Unclejak making the best first knife Ive seen from a railroad spike, as well as several smaller blanks and a horseshoe blade. As a grand finale we all worked together and made his son a 12" plus bowie and a wrapped eye tomahawk as a war set. Id would like to thank them for coming out and being the best stundents as well as friends you could ask for. Here are some pics Unclejaks son learning to file a blade [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-18_10-00-02_668.jpg[/IMG] Unclejak guiding his son on filing bevels [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-18_10-00-22_588.jpg[/IMG] Unclejak and son with several forged pieces, including knife and hawk set. [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-18_15-41-39_47.jpg[/IMG] And myself after two fun days of heating and beating. [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-18_15-42-02_891.jpg[/IMG] Thanks for a good time guys, I hope you learned alot

Beautiful pup

One of my new favorites. Has a lonesome sound to it that I love http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsnlVNtEljY

These people need to leave Gods chosen people alone [b] [size=4]Ezekiel 38:16[/size][/b] And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel, as a cloud to cover the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will bring thee against my land, that the heathen may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee, O Gog, before their eyes.

If they keep pushing Israel for a fight they are gonna get exactly what they want. And they are not gonna enjoy it when they do.

[quote name='gnmwilliams' timestamp='1353094594' post='846738'] My thoughts exactly. I saw the CGI and it made me a little nervous. Plus, weren't the zombies in the book slower than that? [/quote] Yeah in the book they were walkers, from what I remember. This is gonna sound weird when talking about a zombie movie, but it will be great if its not to over the top

Good God Tallahassee would be freaking out.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h81VGWQip4k

Lol well I'm glad it didn't bite you. I put enough blood into making them. No need for customers to do the same lol