Its been a while. Had to quit making for almost a year,and just now getting back into it. If i can get some shop time in, ill finish this one up. Its epoxied and clamped rn.1yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
Some satin finished, single bevel, chisel grind goodness in differentially tempered 52100. The whole knife was tempered at 360°F-375°F for 2x2hr cycles, then I heated the spine and handle area to the 800°F range with the edge in cold water. I hope everyone is doing well. Stay safe.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
Yooo...this spalted burl is just BEAUTIFUL with the brown micarta liners and pins. I figured it'd match okay but had NO idea its pair this well.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
I made some scales out of mosses from my campground, and used them on this camp knife. ...it seemed appropriate. Haha... Thanks for looking! ;)2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
The four sketches I came up with for the 3/16 D2 stock removal job. There can be only one! 😆1yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
It really hurt to let this one go. I would have much rather kept it. Last pics before it ships out. *is sadface*3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
A blade I forged out of high carbon crane cable. This is the first successful billet so far. I gotta heat treat it still, but so far I dig it.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
One of my older builds, but the first billet of stainless sanmai i made. 304 over 1084 with a 2layer brass guard (vulcanized fiber spacer), cocobolo and 2line westi with a brass tube and brown micarta pin. Thanks for looking!2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
A Nepalese Khukri that I restored dating back to WW2. VERY cool knife.3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knives
Un-etched 52100/wrought iron... This sucker is gonna POP after etch.3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Planning on re-roping my forged kunai/rope dart, and putting a new drag flag on it. I just retouched the edge. This thing has been a lot, I mean A LOT of fun to throw.3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Ehh...its still very much a WIP... but its in its final stages. Whats everyone else doing? Are you using your quarantine time to catch up on builds?2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Ten Titanium mini-swords that were special order for a client. A lot of different handle materials. Challenging task, but fulfilled.3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knives
Some of the knives (and other things) I've kept over the past 2yrs that I have been a maker.3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Ironclad tool steel blacksmith knife. I really like making these simple little tools. I try to add flare by layering different materials, instead of boring monosteel.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knives
Latest file knife. My own yellow and black poly micarta scales, shaped to look crazy. I used 3/8 carbon fiber pins. Thanks for lookin'.3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
Im trying to develop a small production lineup. Here are 2 of 4 of the designs I have so far. The bottom one is still a WIP, but is almost done. I based its design on a modern take on a Kwaiken. Both come from the same blade blank, so I can easily make and stock blanks to make per order.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
Working on finishing up a new carry knife while quarantined. A single bevel tanto in 52100 with a smooth satin finish. It's getting white liners and gray G10 scales. Gonna try my hand at kydex for a horizontal carry sheath.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/EDC
A little double bevel kiridashi i made outta a piece of scrap 1095... I did a partial edge etch, so it ended up kinda lookin like sanmai.3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
Just finished this set! File knife and keychain. (The beads are glow in the dark)3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knives
How about this one! I had to do a re-etch and it came out beautifully. I think ive nailed down my technique, finally.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knives
Some titanium tools that I made for a client a few weeks ago. Theyre all about the size of a business card.3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Dabs
Question... Do you ever etch AFTER sharpening? *OR* Do you etch, THEN sharpen? *AND* Why? Pic for reference of Post-sharpened etch.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/sharpening
Ten Titanium mini-swords for a special order. Anyone else ever grind/shape small titanium? Stuff gets HOT, FAST. Burnt fingertips, galore.3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Nickel/15n20 prepped for sanmai jacket. I love the contrast of nickel. Thinking of using 52100 as a core.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Anyone else running a Trijicon Credo HX 4-16x50 ...? This thing is amazing and im planning on taking it out tomorrow to zero it in. I havent found any in depth reviews yet, but it seems to be a very versatile optic. The illumination is excellent the way its setup. 10 settings with off between each1yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/AR10
About to be picked up by its new owner. W2 tool steel with my own camo burlap scales. Oh, by the way, the scales are microchipped to be scanned by smartphones and they take the user to my webpage. Kinda a new age touchmark.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
I need to figure out if i want some basic scales on this, or some really wild ones. I have multipiece burlap and some UV micarta and GITD spacers. Go basic or crazy?2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knives
Just something cool i saw at my LGS the other day. A 6ft all aluminum model of a BAR. He had two.1yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Firearms
-DT O1 Tool Steel (special heat treatment) -Ghost Scales (Jade G10/Black G10) -Carbon Fiber pin/lanyard tube -Chisel grind (Kwaiken style) -4.25 Blade -3.5 Handle Area2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifeclub
Everyone, pre-pandemic: Buy a 9mm... It'll be the most commonly available caliber if SHTF. Me, post-pandemic:2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/10mm
My Mom's christmas present. A kitchen knife I made and a cutting board. I hope she likes it.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/pics
Another of Vader and two different dabswords. Sorry for blowing up the sub, I just thought these pix looked tight. Haha ;)2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Dabs
You like knives? Haha... This one has my old bass strings and some saw blades in it.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/metalworking
Just finished this forged from a file knife. Raw finish with 400 grit bevels and 2k grit mirror edge. I love doing builds like this. The combination of rough and clean just looks sweet.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
Some cool micarta i made from an old fleece coat, some dickies pants, and a pint of bondo epoxy resin. This stuff looks amazing once its shaped. Its even blacklight reactant! (Ill try to post a pic in comments)3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
The trigger discipline is just astonishing. Its comical, at this point.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Firearms
I made this. But I hate it. Ever pour HOURS into a build you despise...?3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
I just finished this cool little tanto up. Chisel ground 52100 differentially tempered instead of hardened, spalted burl scales with micarta pins and liners. Microbevels on each side ensure ease of sharpening and centered cutting. Edge honed to 3k on flatstone.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
My kid's 22 set. I made sure to snag him two that can run shorts also because hes kinda hearing sensitive even with earpro. I figured these are two of the safest mechanisms. Rossi Rio Bravo and Ruger Wrangler. Lots of zinc but oh well.1yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/22lr
Two of my newest guitar picks made from aerospace grade titanium (Ti6Al4V).3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Ineedit
This is some crane cable i forged out. Im really diggin the filipino influence on this one. Still needs heat treated.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
I just finished the handle up on this little file knife last night. I made the handle material and the mosaic pin. Pretty happy about how it turned out. Now to make a lanyard and matching bead.3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knives
52100 with burl and micarta handle all edged up and polished. Glad its done and I didnt wreck it. I get so worried towards the end that ill ruin a build.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
Some of my latest works... Really all about the canister Damascus and sanmascus. The 50bmg handle was just one of those things I HAD to do once I had the idea... So I also made an acrylic bullet out of flame acrylic.3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/knifemaking
Almost finished with this one... Nanamai W2/Nickel/W2/Wrought Iron with an Inconel600 guard and Water Buffalo horn/4000yr old Ukrainian Bog Oak/FiberGlow handle and Jade G10 pin. It just needs an etch cleanup and polished edge. Thanks for looking!2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
AMMO DAY !! Thankfully Underwood got me some 135grJHP's and 220grHC FAST. I placed the order on the 10th, and it got here today. Anyways, heres my 2014 Witness Elite Match.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/10mm
So hawt it burned of ma flesh! ...carolina reaper harvest this year... (May give out as treats, once dried) lololol3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/PepperLovers
Its not great but its not terrible. Christmas present for my Mom. She doesnt have any decent knives... So i tried to make her one.2yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Are prices coming back down to normal, or was this maybe just mis-marked? Last i checked, 50rds of basic ball (FMJ) was about this much.8mo ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/10mm
I love the lines on this one. It just went out to its new home... 80crv2 wearing koa and white micarta, pinned by phenolic micarta and lanyard tube.3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Went to the gun show this weekend and tried to advise on upgrading my Dads rig for him. He straight up REFUSED to buy a 7.5 300blk upper to my dismay, but took my advice on a few other things. Can i get a show of hands on who woulda bought a built upper for $275...? (It was really nice)1yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/ar15
For those who remember the last post i made about getting drunk on christmas eve and ordering a bunch of parts... But not remembering doing so. Got SOME today. 😆 (MOE grip, trigger guard, 40rds of OTM's for the AR10, more mags) Theres apparently another shipment in 4days too. I should do this more.1yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/Firearms
Anyone else just getting banhammer for being in another sub...? Like, not even posting, literally just being subbed to another group. This is crazy. Idgaf if its a bot or mod, the fact someone wrote and deployed a bot of this type is nothing short of cleansing.8mo ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/ModsAreKillingReddit
Yet again, banned for just being a part off another sub. I suspect this will happen more and more. The purge is real. How stupid. Whatever.8mo ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/ModsAreKillingReddit
Regarding splitting and dosages... Has anyone else noticed this before? I have been checking every one lately, and noticed that there is sometimes a HUGE difference in the makeup of the strips. Is this the bupe? Is it the nalox? Both? (Pic is of same strip. Monosol made.)3yr ⋅ forgedinthehood ⋅ r/suboxone
