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    my first pretty knife

    The difference between craftsmanship and perfectionism is tolerance. Work within the tolerances and continue to strive toward the perfect. Most of what you find fault with is in the planning stage and easily improved in your next project. As you progress there will come a time (if you wish to...
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    Hello all, just some questions about railroad spikes

    I learned a great deal about blacksmithing using rr spikes, worn horse shoes, tines from old dump rakes etc.. I continue to be much more of a blacksmith than a bladesmith. One silly but well recieved project is to flatten the head of your spike, split the point 1/4 of the way down and twist...
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