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 Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:09 pm
Hello. If you're new you can post whatever you want about yourself or just say hi.
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:36 pm
Hi i am new i love knives swords weapons of all kinds. And lately i have been trying to add to my collection.
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 4:37 pm
Tamwyn the Dark Flame Hi i am new i love knives swords weapons of all kinds. And lately i have been trying to add to my collection. Thanks for joining. I may add a subforum for other types of weapons if you're interested. And I'd like to hear what sort of collection you have. I have a collection as well, but it is complete.. for now.
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 4:47 pm
Tramadoll Tamwyn the Dark Flame Hi i am new i love knives swords weapons of all kinds. And lately i have been trying to add to my collection. Thanks for joining. I may add a subforum for other types of weapons if you're interested. And I'd like to hear what sort of collection you have. I have a collection as well, but it is complete.. for now. Well i'm 16 so it isn't an extensive collection i live on a small farm out in the country so a good knife is a necesity. I am also an avid hunter so a knife you can skin a hog with and not have to sharpen the knife in the middle of the job is also important. But i got my first case stockman when i was 8 and have loved knives ever since i've recently started buying puma and i have some german bull and hen and rooster german stuff. i carry a puma packer everyday.And it is a real nice knife holds a edge for a long time. But most of my previous collection was lost sadly so i'm really trying to make a new one. Right now i am looking for a fixed blade thats blade isn't longer than my palm that i can carry on my hip when i go to town. do you have any sugestions of good material i could buy to add to my collection?
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:48 pm
I'm sorry to hear about you're collection being lost. That's really cool that you got a case when you were 8 years old. That's a great manufacturer. I live in a downtown city area so I don't carry fixed blade knives very often though I always take mine when I go to the outdoors. Two knives that come to mind which may fit your criteria are the CRKT Minimalist or the KA-BAR TDI.
The CRKT knife can be worn around your neck or anywhere on your belt. It comes with a fiberglass reinforced nylon sheath which is nearly indestructible and impervious to the elements. It holds the knife very securely inside and it can not be shaken out or become loose unless you want to pull it out. It can be purchased for under $25 dollars. It uses a good steel especially at that price. I would recommend the bowie version as the bowie is a good blade style for both general cutting and tactical application if required. This knife is definitely smaller then your palm at just over 2 inches. I realize this may be too small for what you're looking for.
The KA-BAR TDI is a more tactical design but can also be used for general cutting jobs. It was originally designed for military and law enforcement but is also popular with civilians. It can be worn at your waist or on your ankle. The sheath is made of Fiberglass reinforced nylon. It is intended be carried with the handle facing upward, unlike the CKRT knife which can be carried in any position. This knife also a bit more expensive and be found for under $45. The steel is AUS8 stainless steel which is a Japanese steel and I think it is very comparable to the steel used for the CRKT knife. The blade is just over 2 inches but it is heavier and bulkier then the Minimalist.
If you let me some more details like what sort of blade you're looking for, what you think you'd use the knife for most, if you're looking for a more traditional design or if modern is ok, etc... then I'd probably be able to think of some other options. 3nodding
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:44 am
"The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself,
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I love knives and swords. I've owned 5 swords and a few knives. Looking to pick up new ones.
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with desire for what its monstrous laws have made monstrous and unlawful."
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:03 am
Pietro Bottled Sleep v2 "The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself,
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I love knives and swords. I've owned 5 swords and a few knives. Looking to pick up new ones.
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with desire for what its monstrous laws have made monstrous and unlawful." That's cool. Welcome to the guild! What sort of knives and what sort of swords are you most into? I've probably owned over 100 different knives and much less swords, maybe 10. I've sold and traded some to and now I hope to have less then 50 knives but I'm not sure on that. I'm still trying to narrow down my collection a bit by selling. I wouldn't be surprised if I still have around 60.
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:03 pm
I don't collect knives, I make them. This is a picture from my last knife. It was an experiment in smelting, so I really didn't care how the knife turned out. The tang separated on the third fold as I was drawing the billet out. Apparently I didn't get all the scale off the surface of the metal.  The steel was smelted from iron sand and other large chunks of whatever stuck to my large sub-woofer magnet.
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 3:45 pm
chainmailleman I don't collect knives, I make them. This is a picture from my last knife. It was an experiment in smelting, so I really didn't care how the knife turned out. The tang separated on the third fold as I was drawing the billet out. Apparently I didn't get all the scale off the surface of the metal. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/chainmailleman/IMAG0315.jpgThe steel was smelted from iron sand and other large chunks of whatever stuck to my large sub-woofer magnet. Hi, welcome to the guild. It's great to have you here. I have a great admiration for knife makers. I find it fascinating and I've thought about trying blacksmithing, etc for myself. But I've never been in a situation where it was was possible or practical for me to try. At the very least I would like to someday make my own fixed blade knife.
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:58 pm
Tramadoll chainmailleman I don't collect knives, I make them. This is a picture from my last knife. It was an experiment in smelting, so I really didn't care how the knife turned out. The tang separated on the third fold as I was drawing the billet out. Apparently I didn't get all the scale off the surface of the metal. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/chainmailleman/IMAG0315.jpgThe steel was smelted from iron sand and other large chunks of whatever stuck to my large sub-woofer magnet. Hi, welcome to the guild. It's great to have you here. I have a great admiration for knife makers. I find it fascinating and I've thought about trying blacksmithing, etc for myself. But I've never been in a situation where it was was possible or practical for me to try. At the very least I would like to someday make my own fixed blade knife. Blacksmithing is more than a trade skill. It's a way of life. If you really want to learn, I can give you plans, advice, supplier information, etc. But when it comes down to it, you are the one that must swing the hammer. Forges are simple to construct, generally being a small hole in the ground with a tuyere for the bellows. An anvil is anything that can stand the constant pounding, early iron smithing was done with rocks (some guy on youtube uses a 20lbs workout dumbell). Thats all there is to it. I could confuse you with crystalline structures of Martensite and Austenite, specific alloy compositions, complex thermal cycling etc. But thats what usually turns people off to blacksmithing. I prefer to see people just heat it and hit it. Worry about the details after you decide you want to live, eat, sleep, and breathe metal. Details define your discipline (locksmith, welder, bladesmith, armorer).
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:14 pm
chainmailleman Blacksmithing is more than a trade skill. It's a way of life. If you really want to learn, I can give you plans, advice, supplier information, etc. But when it comes down to it, you are the one that must swing the hammer. Forges are simple to construct, generally being a small hole in the ground with a tuyere for the bellows. An anvil is anything that can stand the constant pounding, early iron smithing was done with rocks (some guy on youtube uses a 20lbs workout dumbell). Thats all there is to it. I could confuse you with crystalline structures of Martensite and Austenite, specific alloy compositions, complex thermal cycling etc. But thats what usually turns people off to blacksmithing. I prefer to see people just heat it and hit it. Worry about the details after you decide you want to live, eat, sleep, and breathe metal. Details define your discipline (locksmith, welder, bladesmith, armorer). I can certainly understand when you say it's a way of life. Like with a tattoo artist, martial arts instructor, etc I see you'd need to put your all into it in order to do a good job. I know a bit about different types of steel and metal like layered "damascus" steel, high and low carbon steel content, then the types many manufacturers use such as 420j, 440c, AUS8, 154CM, VG-10, S30-V, etc. I also have a bit of knowledge regarding the Rockwell scale. I couldn't help but take a look around your Blacksmith's Guild. Really fascinating stuff. Currently it's not something I'd be able to get into but I'm still interested in discussing it. biggrin
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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:11 pm
The guild is still a work in progress. I plan to have full smelting tutorials and all the fun involved doing it from scratch, even making the charcoal and bellows. I just got my second propane forge operational. It's perfect for basic forging and heat treating chunky items. It can't get to welding heat though. I have to install a blower on it to get more oxygen in the combustion.
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:04 pm
My name is Meg and I am 16. I love knives and hope to have a collection some day. Right now all I have is a Winchester Switch, throwing star, and a set of three throwing knives. I think of knives as works of art. They are truly beautiful besides the fact that they can be used as deadly weapons....
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:46 pm
crimsonrenee My name is Meg and I am 16. I love knives and hope to have a collection some day. Right now all I have is a Winchester Switch, throwing star, and a set of three throwing knives. I think of knives as works of art. They are truly beautiful besides the fact that they can be used as deadly weapons.... hi Meg. Thanks for joining. I'm very into throwing knives myself as well as other types of knives.. If you have any questions I hope I can help you with them. 3nodding
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:05 pm
I'll say a few things about myself. I am a guy(yah ignore the avi if it is currently a female type) . I've been fascinated by blades since a very young age and carry a knife with we whenever possible. I'm an avid martial artist and I have also been throwing knives for many years, always keen on improving my skills.
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