Ok. it's started. I have the shape cut out and lost a shirt tail in the process.
Was hitting it pretty good with the angle grinder when I looked down and saw some smoke and flames coming from my shirt!
After putting out the fire I finished cutting it out then over to the grinding wheel to smooth out some of the edges.
Tried not to get it too hot while cutting it out, now I just have to figure out the heat treating.
By the way, I've decided to go with a skinner, it's about 6" long so far, and I haven't even figured out what kind of wood to use for the handle. I'm starting to feel like I might be a little impulsive.
Anyway, I'll let you know how things turn out.
Keith