It raining in Aiken, SC...perfect day to get back into forging. I haven't done a Keeslar flared finger guard knife in quite awhile. Just the first forge without any profile grinding...all hammer work at this point. Right now the OAL is 10 1/2 inches forged from a 7 inch piece of an old Nicholson file. It needs to have the profile cleaned up with the grinder. Then go back into the forge and stretch the blade a couple more inches as there is still too much metal in it...tippit
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Back in forge for the second time, profiled, and rough ground blade with 36 grit 2X72 belt. Now 11 1/2 inches OAL...
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Looking good Jeff
Coming along Nicely Jeff!
Lookin' good!
Really neat......
Beautiful lines Jeff. Love the process pictures too. Thank you sir!
I'm often amazed at how comfortable these are in the blade-up position with the thumb against the flair.
Great for field dressing.
Quenched, tempered, and final grind with Scotch Brite belt finish. Thinking sheep horn...
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Jeff, I am ready for a lesson on this one! Hint, hint!!! :D
Finished with Sheep Horn...
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That came out really nice.......classy!
Love the horn and the shape of that blade! Beautiful Jeff!
Looks Great Jeff.
WOW! love the horn touch also
Well it is absolutely stunning!
F-Manny