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    1. Lagrange

      UPDATE....Hawk forge fail, house fire success

      Okay, kudo's for having the cojones to admit to this, and post it. This is going to help us all remember safety first! I hope it goes well for you from here out.
    2. Lagrange

      Lets build a knife

      Let's keep this rolling. I'd like to see more people involved. Remember, you can get this knife into your hands and perhaps win it in the end!!
    3. Lagrange

      First real knife.

      I'm going to wait outside tomorrow and see if my mailman leaves me one. Nice.
    4. Lagrange

      Let's see your leather.

      I guess it depends on what you want. I would expect you would start around $35 and work up.
    5. Lagrange

      Hammer forge hawk head!,or FORGET GET ABOUT IT??

      What kind of hammer are you planning to use? I hope your arms are good and strong.
    6. Lagrange

      A Few Updates:

      I thought smelled something in the air the other day. I figured you just handnt showered.
    7. Lagrange

      Knifemakers: knifemaking tip of the day!

      This might sound like a no brainer....always drill your tang holes in stainless steel before you heat treat.
    8. Lagrange

      Hammer forge hawk head!,or FORGET GET ABOUT IT??

      It's possible to do with a torch, but not easy. If you have access to an oxy-acetylene torch it will be possible, but you need to keep the torch moving and remember to try and get the entire piece the same temperature...which can be difficult, but possible. A propane torch wont get it done...
    9. Lagrange

      Hammer forge hawk head!,or FORGET GET ABOUT IT??

      If you cant get the fire hot enough, you might consider finding a way to introduce the forced air from beneath the fire. Perhaps a metal tube or something to force air through. Most forges work in this manner.
    10. Lagrange

      Hammer forge hawk head!,or FORGET GET ABOUT IT??

      Um...no. You have to have the hawk head glowing hot...somewhere near 1500 + or -. While it is glowing hot, see if the magnet sticks to it, if it does, it aint hot enough. When the magnet no longer sticks to it, you have it hot enough and can let it begin to cool. I use a mechanics magnet...the...
    11. Lagrange

      First fixed blade - Spyderco Mule

      If you're interested, I could put some orange scales on it for you. Just sayin'
    12. Lagrange

      Let's see your leather.

      That's an 1873 cattleman model...5 1/2" bbl. I've made a few of them. Thanks guys. All of the leather in this thread looks good!
    13. Lagrange

      Hammer forge hawk head!,or FORGET GET ABOUT IT??

      The annealing process depends on the metal that is used. My guess is that your hachet head is either a shallow hardening steel, or it has a cutting edge heat welded into the head. In either case I would probably bring it to non magnetic and let cool overnight in the fire a couple times. Once you...
    14. Lagrange

      help with picking a kinife

      I use car wax on high carbon blades. Works just fine to keep your car in shape. So far I have had no issues with it.
    15. Lagrange

      Lets build a knife

      That really depends on the person. Most people dont have much use for a chopper unless they spend a lot of time out in the woods or around a camp. I dont own one, but I sure could use one when I am back in the woods behind my house. ...someday.....
    16. Lagrange

      Hammer forge hawk head!,or FORGET GET ABOUT IT??

      I have to tell ya, I admire your willingness to give it a shot. I love hawks, own a couple forged hawks, never made one but I would love to give it a shot someday. I love this idea, but right now I have to force myself to focus on what I have on my plate...which aint easy since you put this in...
    17. Lagrange

      Let's see your leather.

      ...and finally...
    18. Lagrange

      Let's see your leather.

      ...and some gun stuff too.
    19. Lagrange

      Let's see your leather.

      ...and more...
    20. Lagrange

      Let's see your leather.

      ...still more pictures...
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