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I really do need a Makers Mark, I might make one someday. And yes I forged it all out then just ground out the files marks and the forge finish. If you took off the handles, the file teeth are still underneath for better adhesion on the epoxy. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Thanks man. I've begun to experiment with different styles a lot here lately, and your guys responses help me decide if my designs are good or bad.

I made this one today. Its a little outside my norm, but I plan to make more this style, with the blade ground down, instead of a forge finish. It was designed with being a great hiking, fishing, hunting, and general woodsmans knife. Completely ground to keep it clean for food prep, light enough to make it easy to carry, but sturdy enough for camp chores. 1095 steel from a Nicholson File, unknown wood for handle. Full tang, 5.5" blade, 4.5" handle, 10" overall. Full flat grind, with a razor edge. [url=http://s535.photobucket.com/user/tnplowboy07/media/20130808_185818_zpsf8360080.jpg.html][/URL] [url=http://s535.photobucket.com/user/tnplowboy07/media/20130808_185803_zpsd6e85d74.jpg.html][/URL]

Driver was propbably scared of being slandered and sued for inappropriate touching if he tried to break it up. Welcome to the new America Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Lasik it out for me right now due to cost. I keep several spare boxes of contacts on hand as well as 2 sets of glasses. I also wear boogie regulat9r goggles and have a spare set to keep my eyes safe. I am legally blind without prescription glasses. My vision is -7.5 in each eye. Btw the military doesn't allow lasik for some postionsthey use a different procedure called PRK due to the risk of lasik failing under extreme conditions, so something to think about. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Well today was another productive day. Tried a couple of new designs, let me know what you think. Chisel tipped sharpened pry bar. This is a design that is geared towards ultimate tip strength and utility. Extremely hard to get the grinds right the way my little grinder is setup, thought the lighting make them look worse then they are.. I may still do more to this one. 5160, 5/16th" thick. 3" blade, 6.75 overall length. [URL=http://s535.photobucket.com/user/tnplowboy07/media/b86595af-f4f3-4cb8-81b9-71d3760e76fe_zps3f058cbc.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s535.photobucket.com/user/tnplowboy07/media/20130806_212919_zps207e4347.jpg.html][/URL] Clip point fighter, utility. Still needs the handle wrapped. 5/16th 5160 steel. 5.5" blade, 10.5" overall. [URL=http://s535.photobucket.com/user/tnplowboy07/media/e8ae703c-1f88-41c1-84ea-5ae6c469aa2c_zpsbb815715.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s535.photobucket.com/user/tnplowboy07/media/4a6579a1-e9e1-43d6-9343-465843b3b04a_zps44b2a735.jpg.html][/URL]

Thanks for all the compliments guys. It feels good to be forging again, work has been pretty overwhelming here lately, so a chance to beat steel is nice. A week straight is even better. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

I spent some time in the forge today, Ill be there all week getting ready for the upcoming gunshow. I made two small edc fixed blades. These were designed to be small utility knives, and if push comes to shove, work as self defense shivs.Both are made from 1095 Nichlson files. #1 2.75" blade, 5.5" overall. Flat ground, hand forged. Razor sharp edge, paracord wrapped handle ] #2 2.5" blade, 5.25" overall. Flat ground, hand forged. Razor sharp, paracord wrapped handle Then I decided to do something a little different. I didn't know if I was gonna like this or not. It has some hard angles, but I think I definitely like it. 5160 steel, hand forged. Flat ground. 6.5" blade, 11.25" overall. 5/16th thick. Paracord wrapped handle

Whos going to this one? Ill be there, Ill be setup with Fighting Sheep Dog Firearms. Stop by and say hi and chat. Im the big guy with a beard and a beat up old hat lol. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Yeah shame on that guy. How dare we practice our second amendment rights? Until more people stop giving a shit what the sheep think, and care more about keeping their rights, then we will continue tonlose our rights at an astonishing rate. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Stop listening to doctors. How many old doctors do you know... My Papaw and dad ate basically anything they wanted. Salt pork, beef, everything cooked in lard, etc. They stayed lean and were/are ox strong because of hard work. Diet has only become a big concern in the last 25 years, before that hard work and home grown food kept people healthy. Not to mention just being tough SOB's Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Ive been to Market place twice. Good food, but that has to be the sorriest service Ive ever received at a resturant. Both times... Tapatalk ate my spelling.

They are made in TN. I had a chest rig by those guys. Great gear, and tough as hell. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Your wife is very pretty :) now go shave. .you look like a ... lumberjack I know your not picking on beards in here. I smell discrimination. ... This morning had two fresh peaches and a bowl of blackberries, both picked last night. Black coffee, home made biscuits, 3 fresh fried hen eggs gathered yesterday, home cured salt pork, homemade sausage gravy, and 2 home made pancakes. Yes I love big southern breakfast, it keeps me going all day. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

We have 4 peach trees, couple different varieties. Lots of domestic blackberries (no thorns), strawberries, 4 apple trees of different kinds, some cherry trees, and a plum tree. The orchard is finally starting to bear well after a few years and its so worth it. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

I just tried and got the same thing

The work is hot and hard. But the fruits of the labor are rewarding. This is a small sample of the bushel of peaches I picked today. Also got a quart of domestic blackberries. The freezer will be full this year. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Knoxville area talk to Carson Construction. Excellent work and has tons of references. Its my father in law and he has been doing construction for almost 40 years and is a perfectionist to the point of driving me nuts lol. The work number is 865-269-4117. Hes on vacation this week but will be available next week. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Meh. He was fast in a controlled setting, but he was super cocky. Confidence is good, cocky can get you killed. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Mcdonalds Auto Mechanic Marine Auto Mechanic Blacksmith (current) Construction/ Mason (current) Survival school instructor (current) Out of those my favorite is a toss up between Marine and blacksmith. The survival school is just now coming online. I loved both for different reasons. If I could do anything? Id farm and blacksmith, live in a cabin I built, and Id live for a living. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Thats not even the largest. .950 Jdj holds that record. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

They are overbuilt BUT they are very comfy for what they are. I wear mine at my 13 hour a day office job but I also work in a parts dept so they don't get too picky with our apparel choice in all honesty, lol. If you need a pair that can take a lickin and keep on tickin, get them, they have cargo pockets in the cargo pockets, lol. :P Yeah I have a set that I use, but I work construction and a bunch of other manual labor stuff. They are great for that, just didnt think theybwould make good office attire Tapatalk ate my spelling.

I wouldn't consider those for what hes asking for two reasons. One they aren't really a tactical pant as much as a work pant. Which leads to my second point. They are very heavily built. Like way overbuilt for an office pant, and while they are great for manual labor, I dont think they would fit in or be comfy for office attire. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Ive been a member on tons of forums about all different topics. This is by far the friendliest and one of the most knowledgeable. Ive met several members from here and don't have a bad thing to say about a single one of them. Tapatalk ate my spelling.

Old files again...I got a lot of them. Brass rod for pins. Thanks, I had a good teacher. sent barefoot from the hills of Tennessee Thank you. No matter how good the teacher, a student has to learn some things on their own. Tapatalk ate my spelling.