Forging and Knife Grinding 101

[eto]

This past weekend I had the opportunity to forge & grind my own knife (well 2 knives). I was guided through the whole process by a Master Bladesmith. Humbling to say the least to all the work that goes into a hand made knife!

 

[HHH Knives]

Awesome. Sounds like a great way to spend a weekend!! The pictures dont work for me? Can ya try to post a different link?

 

[eto]

See if this works

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[HHH Knives]

Yep. I can see em now!! Nice work!!

 

[stereo.pete]

Who was the master blade smith?

 

[knyfeknerd]

Nice eto!

 

[eto]

Who was the master blade smith?

Joseph Szilaski


http://www.szilaski.com/

 

[Dave Martell]

Joseph Szilaski


http://www.szilaski.com/

You lucky bastid!

BTW, he makes the sickest tomahawks.

 

[eto]

Thanks Dave. Yeah he fills up quick! I know he was passing around all these crazy swords & Tomahawks around durning lunch time. Was so unreal. I'll post some pics later.

 

[stereo.pete]

Eto, beautiful knives for your first two, grinds look pretty good from here. I can't wait to see them finished!

 

[eto]

Eto, beautiful knives for your first two, grinds look pretty good from here. I can't wait to see them finished!

Thanks Pete! Once finished I will be sure to post them up.