puukko

[kristophish]

Joined a scrap knife challenge over on british blades. Heres my progress so far

Im using some wrought iron and old file out of my scrap pile


Im attempting a rhombus style puukko

The pic of the forge welding didnt work

Rest of pics are just what i took as and when i remembered

Finished forging and a quick grind on the flats

 

[moocher]

I like how that's taking shape,very folky,in a good way,

 

[Will_]

Cool. Looking forward to seeing the final product.

 

[Sparky415]

Yep, watching with interest

 

[forginhill]

Nice forging!

 

[kristophish]

Thanks chaps

 

[kristophish]

All heat treated and a little more cleaning up. I also gave it a quick etch in ferric chloride

 

[BogdanS]

Very well done and neat idea with this challenge; can't wait to see how it will look in the end

All the best,
Bogdan

 

[kristophish]

Very well done and neat idea with this challenge; can't wait to see how it will look in the end

All the best,
Bogdan

thank you sir

 

[kristophish]

Blade is finished and has been etched properly now

I think its beautifull if i do say so myself. Really enjoying this wrought iron malarky

 

[Everything Mac]

That is lovely mate. Very well done.

How are you finding the Steele tongs? I nearly bought myself a pair a while back but ended up not bothering.

Andy

 

[kristophish]

That is lovely mate. Very well done.

How are you finding the Steele tongs? I nearly bought myself a pair a while back but ended up not bothering.

Andy

Cheers andy. I think the tongs are fantastic. Definatly my go to pair also very reasonably priced imo.

Not the cheapest but ive seen some for a lot more £

You wouldnt regret getting them.

Also he makes them to order so im sure he wouldnt mind making changes you micht want

 

[The Swede]

Hi! I am new at BushcraftUK and hobby knife maker. i have forged some blades, but are mainly buying from my blades from Swedish Black Smiths. Found your Forum and must say that I really like both the shape and the pattern. Great looking blade!

 

[Everything Mac]

Cheers andy. I think the tongs are fantastic. Definatly my go to pair also very reasonably priced imo.

Not the cheapest but ive seen some for a lot more £

You wouldnt regret getting them.

Also he makes them to order so im sure he wouldnt mind making changes you micht want

Aye I've spoken to Alec in the past about them, I was about to order a pair when a couple of unexpected bills came up so I had to shelve the idea for a while. I ended up making a set of my own in a similar style. Just wondered how you got on with them really. - What is the overall length?

Cheers
Andy

 

[kristophish]

Hi! I am new at BushcraftUK and hobby knife maker. i have forged some blades, but are mainly buying from my blades from Swedish Black Smiths. Found your Forum and must say that I really like both the shape and the pattern. Great looking blade!

Thank you sir

 

[kristophish]

Aye I've spoken to Alec in the past about them, I was about to order a pair when a couple of unexpected bills came up so I had to shelve the idea for a while. I ended up making a set of my own in a similar style. Just wondered how you got on with them really. - What is the overall length?

Cheers
Andy

I really rate them. Ill have a measure for you. Approx 450mm.

I see you have a hofi hammer. Ive been debating with myself weather to get one or not

 

[kristophish]

Aye I've spoken to Alec in the past about them, I was about to order a pair when a couple of unexpected bills came up so I had to shelve the idea for a while. I ended up making a set of my own in a similar style. Just wondered how you got on with them really. - What is the overall length?

Cheers
Andy

Those tongs look good btw. Thats something i havent attemped to make yet. Its on the list tho

 

[Everything Mac]

The Hofi hammer was a very lucky eBay find. They go for over £90 when new but I put a bid in on that one, not expecting to win it but got it for £56.

It has fast become my favourite hammer, the balance is excellent and the weight is just right for me. I'm not sure if it's 2.5 or 3lbs but it moves metal very well. The pein is great for drawing out. - If you can afford it you should seriously think about getting one.

Thanks, I don't often make tongs as I find it quite difficult tbh, though I enjoyed making these.

Andy

 

[kristophish]

You lucky sod. Its the £90 price tag that puts me off

 

[Everything Mac]

aye not cheap.
http://gasforges.co.uk/tools-supplies/hofi-cross-pein-forging-hammers

I'm not sure I'd go as far as to say it's worth it but they are very very nice to use.
Andy