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Old 12-21-2012, 11:58 PM
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Looks nice Ricky, It always surprises me how clean almost any type of metal can be with enough work. Do you do any prep work to the nail pre-twist? I find that grinding/sanding it down as much as possible cuts back on the clear distinction between blade and handle. As far as color and sheen goes.

Also check out that link I posted earlier, there are a handful of twists that I'm excited to try once the forge gets built. I burned though $100 of Oxygen and Acetylene doing two railroad spike knives.


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Old 12-22-2012, 01:27 AM
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On that one, I just grabbed a rusty spike from the box and went to town. I did try making some cuts in the handle on one and it was kinda cool

100$ in oxy and acetylene ouch. That's more than I have Invested in my forge. I looking hard at building a propane forge now too. That or save for a new grinder.
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:47 AM
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Nice work guys.

My first 3 were made from railroad spikes, here are #2 and #3

Iv done heavy ironwork and machining so making a knife from a spike takes about half an hour. I left them somewhat rough to give them a rustic look. It was a fun project to make gifts for the kids.



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Old 02-27-2013, 01:30 PM
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I like the twist grip type handles.
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