mmmmm...beer 691 Posted June 30, 2019 Damned if I don't want to start slowly learning how to make my own knives now. There's even a couple Bladesmiths in the area doing "Intro" classes. I have 5 1/2 years until retirement... I want something to keep me busy. I have a bit of an artistic flare and think if I took my time I could figure it out. I have zero inclination that I would be foraging a blade in 3 hours any year soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,737 Posted June 30, 2019 Wait till retirement. The knowledge on knife making forums is insane. You'll stay plenty busy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted June 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, shorepatrol said: Wait till retirement. The knowledge on knife making forums is insane. You'll stay plenty busy Dude you ain't kidding... https://www.bladesmithsforum.com/index.php?/topic/3328-how-to-start-a-beginners-guide-to-bladesmithing/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 30, 2019 That looks cool. I would love to learn a craft. Particularly woodworking I think. Like making furniture and such. I remember as a kid we made some shelves and a deck and such. It is just so satisfying to look at something and be like "yeah, I built that ." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted June 30, 2019 Learning the art of making knives would be a fantastic feeling and awesome skill. I am a real blade guy. Always have a multi-tool in the glove box of my cars and carry a small pocket knife. I have numerous sharpening stones (one with groves for fish hooks) and a sharpening kit that does specific edges, by degrees, for different purposes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad GLuckman 518 Posted June 30, 2019 6 hours ago, titans&bucs&bearsohmy! said: That looks cool. I would love to learn a craft. Particularly woodworking I think. Like making furniture and such. I remember as a kid we made some shelves and a deck and such. It is just so satisfying to look at something and be like "yeah, I built that ." I have felt the same about woodworking. I tend to take shortcuts with DIY projects and lack attention to detail, so I probably wouldnt be a good candidate to take it up as a hobby though. I also fear I would cut off a finger or hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted June 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, Brad GLuckman said: I have felt the same about woodworking. I tend to take shortcuts with DIY projects and lack attention to detail, so I probably wouldnt be a good candidate to take it up as a hobby though. I also fear I would cut off a finger or hand. Yeah. I'd fear ending up stumpy myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted June 30, 2019 Right after it is a show called the butcher. All about meatcraft. Awesome show...pits butchers against each other...elk...hog...etc...i have learned a ton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,737 Posted July 1, 2019 11 hours ago, Brad GLuckman said: I have felt the same about woodworking. I tend to take shortcuts with DIY projects and lack attention to detail, so I probably wouldnt be a good candidate to take it up as a hobby though. I also fear I would cut off a finger or hand. Yep. I call my projects "custom" when my wife asks why sh!t isn't straight with sanded beveled edges 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted July 1, 2019 You want a hobby where you get to use your hands and feel fulfilled? Try masturbation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted July 1, 2019 Looking at the differences... looks to be much much easier to start out with bar stock and shape your knife. A Knife Maker vs. Bladesmith... http://imgur.com/a/RYcwNck https://www.amazon.com/Steel-Precision-Ground-Standard-Tolerance/dp/B00CZDPAI2 Plus... much much less hot. I see those fockers almost passing out. I got a heat cat injury in basic police in New Mexico back in the 90's. Since then me and heat are no bueno. I overheat easily. Broke my fockin thermometer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,463 Posted July 21, 2022 Currently watching the most recent season added to Netflix. It seems like there are a lot more weapon failures this go round than in in previous seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,463 Posted July 23, 2022 Got home from the bar last night and decided to fire up my forge in the garage. Mashed out a couple of throwing knives using 1095 demacus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,913 Posted July 23, 2022 Forged steel was replaced by lead. Great show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman 1,045 Posted July 23, 2022 2 hours ago, bostonlager said: Got home from the bar last night and decided to fire up my forge in the garage. Mashed out a couple of throwing knives using 1095 demacus. How many folds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,171 Posted July 23, 2022 did they bring back the old host yet? the guy who replaced him is a wet rag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,463 Posted July 23, 2022 2 hours ago, craftsman said: How many folds? That was a lame joke by me. I drink too much to be messing around with hot metal. If I was going to do it, I would do twisted demascus, acid dipped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,463 Posted July 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said: did they bring back the old host yet? the guy who replaced him is a wet rag I am starting season 8 and it’s the first with the new guy. I agree, he’s pretty terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,639 Posted July 24, 2022 Can I give you a different twist? I mean, do what whatever the hell you want. But we got a guy that services multiple restaurants in the area. Retired. His whole gig? Sharpening knives. He makes good money doing it. And it is just as much a craft as trying to forge the next dragon slayer. But a shitload more useful. True story. A few months ago he and I were just shooting the breeze. He gathered up all the knives. I was like, you know one of those is an oyster shucker. He just smiled. I said, we don't have any shellfish within 20 miles of this joint. He just smiled. " Hey, I get paid by the knife. And these boneheads think it's a paring knife." Had to buy him a beer for that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
