1st forging attempt

**PesVis** · 17-06-2011, 17:11

I needed a large knife for a counter poaching course I'm going on, so instead of spending R2000, which I don't have anyway, I decided to make one. I used a large file I bought for R10 from a pawn shop, borrowed a anvil from a friend and some creativity to build a temporary forge. Used a vucuum cleaner to supply air to the forge. Its won't be pretty and will prbably break easily, but it was sattisfying. The most expensive part was the two bags of charcoal. Next time I'm going to use coal.
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**ArnoG26** · 17-06-2011, 18:32

I think you watched Rambo 4 a little bit to much!

Very creative!

**Talon** · 17-06-2011, 21:17

Any pics of the final product / knife?

**PesVis** · 17-06-2011, 22:15

It is stil in the making. Will hopefully be finished by the middel of next week. Stil need to do some grinding and it needs to be hardened

**Lands** · 17-06-2011, 23:33

I just hope it works for you! If you have to drink some penswater, I hope the knife is strong and sharpe enough!
Lands

**Talon** · 18-06-2011, 18:30

For how long were you able to get usable heat from the forge?

**Samurai Stu** · 20-06-2011, 15:07

Looks good. If you need any tips on hardening send me a PM. I can help you get it tough enough that it won't break.

**Scuba Steve** · 20-06-2011, 15:17

Nice, please do post pics of the end product.

man...my wife will moer me if i used her vacuum cleaner for something like this.... :)

**Straith** · 20-06-2011, 15:22

LOL Lindzeyva I think that would go for all of us guys!! Ive tried to vacuum my work bench and almost gotten a broom at my head!

A pic would be good to see!