Learn to Forge a Knife without Power Tools

[tippit]

May not be the proper place for this but during these stay at home times a Great Master Bladesmith who was also a member of Trad Gang made a video on his web site of how to Forge a Knife without Power Tools.  He made this specifically for the corona virus times.  It is a long video that you down load to your computer with a cost of $25.  I have recommended in the past if someone wants to learn how to forge a knife to sign up for a American Bladesmith Hammer-In.  That is not possible with stay at home & no gatherings now days.

His name is Burt Foster...Master Bladesmith, winner of Forged in Fire, my friend and teacher.  Look up his web site and you'll find how to get his video under available.  I highly recommend it...tippit

PS:  He just added a video on Grinding Blades!

[reddogge]

I'd love to be able to do that but at my age, I have a couple or three too many hobbies and interests now. I never miss an episode of "Forged in Fire" though.

"This blade will KEAL." My wife's favorite line when I say I'd like to do that is "Your blade will NOT KEAL."

[frank bullitt]

Cool!
Thank you for sharing, Tippit!

[degabe]

I also happen to know a young feller who can do that. His problem is PTSD and OCD and he can,t stay focused for more than a couple of weeks at a time, but he can turn out some beautiful knives.

[MnFn]

Thanks for the tip, Jeff.  I bought the instructional from Burt.  Seems to be a good guy.  I’ve watched about half of it and am taking detailed notes.  It’s very good on the technique of forging a blade.  Including how to use a hammer, how to work the blade, eliminating the formation of “fish lips” before they occur.

Now I just have to find more time to work with it!
Gary