Category: Blacksmithing

Knife – 42 Hunter Forged from an Implement Tine – Cold Blued

February 14, 2020October 29, 2023 Don Wilwol 5 comments

This knife was forged from an implement tine. This should be close to 5150 if the information on the internet is correct. I found it to be a little harder to forge than the 108x.

Forging a Custom Made Knife

February 10, 2020December 17, 2021 Don Wilwol No comments

Forging a Custom Made Knife Forging a Custom Made Knife is the process of forming metal after heating it to forging temperatures. This can be […]

A New Book – Catalog excerpts of Early American Blacksmith Forges & Tools

February 2, 2020December 17, 2021 Don Wilwol No comments

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My Journey into Bladesmithing

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January 30, 2020May 16, 2023 Don Wilwol 3 comments

My Journey into Blacksmithing & Bladesmithing Part 2 BLADESMITHING – MY STARTER TOOLS, JIGS AND SUPPLIES I made my first knife when I […]

The Oldest American Blacksmith in 1901

January 30, 2020December 17, 2021 Don Wilwol No comments

The Oldest American Black smith. Reprint from “The American Blacksmith” 1901 In response to the request made by The American Blacksmith for the name of […]