Integral Forged Pairing knife

[AkWildman]

I've made a lot of knives but I'm really proud of the fact that I forged this delicate (in comparison) integral pairing knife . No room for error with the hammer !

 

[Von Gruff]

I dont forge but I can certainly recognise exceptional work when I see it.

 

[C Craft]

Very nice, I might not be able to do it but, that lends itself to knowing it ain't easy! (In other words, been there, tried that, and didn't even get the T-shirt!!!
However failure makes me know it is not child's play like you make it look!

 

[AkWildman]

Thanks guys,kinda felt like a heavy equipment mechanic building a pocket watch.Ive ground and milled a integral before but this was my first forged one .

 

[Rick Otts]

You did a very good job on that one looks great!

 

[Dennis Morland]

Looking forward to the finished product.

 

[John Wilson]

Beautiful work! It darn sure doesn't look like your first time!

 

[AkWildman]

Finished the pairing knife for my wife and heat treated a couple of bushcrafter specials this morning.The pairing knife is forged from 3/8 5160 round stock and sports a black and silver diamond wood handle.

 

[bladegrinder]

Awesome work AK, that looks great.

 

[Von Gruff]

Yes that just as good finished as it promised in the first pic. That has got to please your wife no end.

 

[C Craft]

Very impressive, two thumbs up!!