Bowl and Blade

[Will46r]

I used 1094 a few times, but found old files an leaf springs do better in the heat treatin..I use oil baths for temperin an water for the finish..you usin stones an paper for sharpin or the good ol file for personal gratification..

Hmmm... Ever make a chef's knife?

do you do long blades??? been wantin to try a long blade or sword.....checked profial no state listin..

Lynn, I'm down in Alabama. I was working on a 24" Gladius for a customer when this rush popped up. My father in law does French& Indian War and 1812 Reenacting. He does the blacksmithing demos. I tend to use power tools to allow me more time to do hand work. There's probably 30+ files hanging on my bench within easy reach. I normally forge to within 80% finish dimensionally, clean up on the grinder, heat treat and temper then hand rub the blades.