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Forging
metal is one
of the oldest art forms
and tool making
crafts
known to man. Early
Biblical writings
mention Tubal - Cain
who worked in metal.
Man has progressed
substantially in the
last several thousand
years, yet the basic technique remains the same. |
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Forging
a knife is simply the art of reshaping a piece of metal, with
fire and hammer, into an edged tool or work of art. It is hot,
sweaty work, yet satisfying as the smith creates a piece of
art from an otherwise ordinary piece of steel. Crafting this
piece is only part of the equation. However, if the wrong
metal is used or improper heat treatment performed, it still
remains just a piece of steel.
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I
use quality high carbon steels in creating blades. I use
primarily 5160, but also 01,1095, 1084 and L6 in forging
blades. My goal is to create a blade that is both tough and
capable of holding an excellent cutting edge.
My
forged blades are differentially heat treated to achieve
maximum ductility and edge retention.
Forged
knives usually feature a stick tang, although some styles
feature a full tang. Full tang knives sometimes feature a
tapered tang depending on style and steel thickness. |
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