My new knife & hawk

[Wanders]

This is my first try at making a knife. I used an old file and the hilt is cast of antler. The blade's about 8" long and overall its about 13". I left some hammer marks because I like them there. This is also my first attempt at polishing a blade.

I also made this hawk. The head's about 7" x 2". The handle is black walnut.

I'd appreciate some feedback!
Bill

 

[Homesteader]

Well, I can't speak for anyone else, but I like 'em! I've made knives, so I appreciate the work that went into your blade. Never made a 'hawk but I like your's. Good work. They look to me like they could've been used way back on the frontier!

:hatsoff:

 

[Rooster]

Howdy wanders,
I think ya did a great job fer yer 1st
attempt at it. Got 1 question fer ya..
whatd ya make the hawk from ? :thumbsup:
been wantin ta make me a knife from a file too.
how long did it take ya fer the knife ?
Good job..

Rooster

 

[blacksmithman64]

Lookin good Wanders! Might have to quit yer day job! :thumbsup:

 

[tom hargrove]

ive been forgeing for a while ,your blades look better than mine do now :shocked2:

 

[AeroncaTAL]

I like the looks of that hawk. Great job! :thumbsup:

Scott

 

[PitchyPine]

Those look great, nice job. :thumbsup:

 

[davy]

Nice work Bill! Looks ta be well made and strong! :thumbsup:

Davy

 

[jeepwj992002]

Nice work! I especially like the 'hawk! :hatsoff: :bow:

 

Excellent work. Very professional.

 

[snagg]

Excellant job on both pieces. :thumbsup:

snagg

 

[Wanders]

Howdy Rooster,
The hawk was made from 5/8 square 1048 steel- that's a medium carbon steel that I use to make strikers with. As to the knife, it didn't take long to shape it at the forge. Most of the time spent was in grinding, polishing, and shaping the blade. I used an angle grinder mounted in a vise. I took the guard off and used the side of a cut-off wheel. I took my time 'cause I didn't want to mess it up. It was definetly a learn-as-you-go project for me.
Bill