A day at the smithy...

[jorn]

I spent a day with some mates at a localblacksmith's. The guy who organised it requested to make something bushcrafty, instead of the obligatory coathanger. Well we made some hangers, but that was just to get things started. I ended up with a Keltic style knife.

And here the coathangers.

All in all a very interesting and enjoyable day out with some mates. And a rusult to show the missus for a change!

 

[greensurfingbear]

Nice work jorn. I fancy making a knife like that.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Lovely bit of work there. Is it your first time smithing?

 

[brancho]

Nice work I like it

 

[Anzia]

Very nice, sounds like a fun day to do. I've not seen a knife like that before, but I like it

 

[jorn]

Thanks for the compliments! This was my first time smithing and it was easier then i thought it would be. I've learned a lot and i'm thinking of building a bucket-forge to have a go on my own. The style of knive is more usually known as a Viking knife.

 

[Whittler Kev]

Nice one Dude!
BTW, Was this a freebie or did the Smithy charge?
The reason I ask is as I've thought of holding something similar this way and have no idea what to charge for gas, coke, etc.
Did he supply a lunch?

 

[jorn]

The whole day, from 8o'clock till half past 4, cost us €125,- p.p. That would be something like £80 i'd guestimate. That's including tea, coffee, sarnies and soup. There were four of us, there wasn't any room for more people, since he had two forge fires and four anvills.

 

[Dannytsg]

I really like the knife, especially love the twist, taper and small scroll. Nice work and thanks for sharing

 

[Dreadhead]

nice one, love those styles of knives