Tag Archives: bladesmithing

Horseshoe knife

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Michael Barnett

One of the things i do for fun while bladesmithing is make horse shoe knives. Since they are made from mild steel (isnt good for holding an edge under a bunch of use) they tend to be ornamental. This one … Continue reading →

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First knife

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Michael Barnett

Looked back at my first knife that i finished about two years ago. This knife had a violent beginning. I was heating my real first knife up for quenching when i unwittingly left it in the fire too long. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Bladesmithing origins

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Michael Barnett

Since I will be talking about bladesmithing for a good portion of this blog ive decided that I might as well start at the beginning. I’ve always wanted to make blades. When I was a kid I could be found … Continue reading →

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Welcome to My Corner of the Web

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Michael Barnett

For quite some time now I’ve intended to start a blog but never really got around to it. Thankfully my girlfriend encouraged me to do so. In the words Mario “Here we go”. Alright, I’m going to kick this thing … Continue reading →

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