a couple of integrals

[forginhill]

Made these recently after a bit of a hiatus from knifemaking.

This one is from some high carbon scrap steel that I've had for awhile but never really tested. It performed admirably. In heat treatment it took a natural "hamon" at the transition of critical temperature. The tang goes all the way through the handle and is peened over a piece of copper. Handle is some unknown tropical hardwood salvaged from some old furniture. I skinned and butchered a goat with it, hacking through bones, and it still smoothly cut paper afterward. I plan to make more knives with this steel.

This second one is just a quick little utility knife.

 

[HillBill]

Nice work there mate

 

[Clouston98]

Good stuff .

 

[dwardo]

Nice knives. Hungry now thanks

 

[mrcharly]

I like both of them but that little knife is a fantastic shape. Looks perfect for all sorts of uses.

 

[Shinken]

love it, love it, love it.

Some proper knifemaking there mate. When i get my forge set up again im thinking of making me a kinda spring fuller that is specially made for integrals. Got me an old car suspension spring ready for the job

 

[forginhill]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

Shinken, I've used a spring fuller, but lately just the hammer. Hope to see your integral soon.

The goat was delicious....

 

[Samon]

Brilliant!

Really pleasant rustic style, right up my street.

 

[ozzy1977]

Cracking job, well done. I really like the look of the second one.