New from the forge, a fighter and a utility blade

[Spots]

Spent some time in the forge yesterday. Time for blacksmith work is short, I work 6 and 7 12's at an automotive factory now, so I rarely have days off. But when I do, I like to do unique stuff. This is a Tanto utility blade, 6" blade, 11" overall, and a full tang, long clip fighter. 10 1/8", 15.5" overall, made from a hoof rasp. Both are forge tempered for strength, home logged, milled and cut oak handles.











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[peejman]

That fighter looks like a beast!  Nice work. 

[Grand Torino]

Very nice Spots as always.  :up:  Man I really like your blacksmith shop. :no1:

[DT INC.]

Very nice work! I love the look of these.

[Randall53]

Good job. You have a very valuable skill Spots and I admire your work.  :up:

[sybo]

I got to tell you my friend your work is impeccable I love everything about it looks like you're really blessed man and you have some wonderful talents! You sir are an example of the "The real deal " !

[Spots]

Thanks guys, I always enjoy making anything in the forge, and hope to improve my skills steadily

I got to tell you my friend your work is impeccable I love everything about it looks like you're really blessed man and you have some wonderful talents! You sir are an example of the "The real deal " !

As are you. I really want to try my hand at knife making with stock removal to get the super clean lines and finishes guys like your and GT have.

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[DT INC.]

Thanks guys, I always enjoy making anything in the forge, and hope to improve my skills steadily
As are you. I really want to try my hand at knife making with stock removal to get the super clean lines and finishes guys like your and GT have.

Sent from behind the anvil

I really like the clean lines of the knives that people make on this forum but there is also something special about the raw and rugged knives from your forge. It takes serious skill to produce either type. Keep up the great work!