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Title: KNIVES FROM FILES
Post by: sticshooter on August 15, 2008, 07:08:00 PM

Well I always loved the look a=of a rugged knife made froma file. Well since I got me a forge and a anvil( need a bigger one) I thought I would try my hand at a couple knives from files.  The bigger knife has a 6.5" blade oal of 11.5" and the other knife has a 5.5" blade oal 9.75"/ They sure take a great edge and sharp sharp. <><
  (http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/42682/2595502360051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2595502360051876912hCuqMG)

Title: Re: KNIVES FROM FILES
Post by: tippit on August 15, 2008, 07:24:00 PM

Lookin' good Frank...expect to see some real beauties coming out of that forge...Doc

Title: Re: KNIVES FROM FILES
Post by: vermonster13 on August 15, 2008, 08:54:00 PM

Nice job Frank!

Title: Re: KNIVES FROM FILES
Post by: 4runr on August 16, 2008, 11:49:00 AM

Well done Frank!

Title: Re: KNIVES FROM FILES
Post by: cdworks on August 16, 2008, 09:57:00 PM

i am currently working on my first file knife i think it wasnt annealed properly....it is taking forever to get the file groovews smooth with a mill bastard file. Any advice? i was wanting to make one for deer season.

Title: Re: KNIVES FROM FILES
Post by: sticshooter on August 16, 2008, 10:16:00 PM

get ya a fire started and toss it in there and keep it hot for awhile a hour or two. When the fire goes out leave it till the blade  cools down.><>

Title: Re: KNIVES FROM FILES
Post by: cdworks on August 19, 2008, 10:28:00 AM

i thought about that and didnt know if it would work well.thanks! i might try that this week!

Title: Re: KNIVES FROM FILES
Post by: Frenchymanny on August 22, 2008, 10:56:00 AM

Superb, I have a weakness for the bottom knife   :thumbsup:  

F-Manny

Title: Re: KNIVES FROM FILES
Post by: JEFF B on August 22, 2008, 04:38:00 PM

hey bro that is awesome!!! as all ways  :biglaugh:  how is shell doing?