Backwoods Beauty

[@billmixson3218]

1084 is a great steel; interesting way of attaching the antlers to the tangs, too..........Thanks!

[@oldsouthforge831]

Thank you Bill!!

[@melgillham462]

I love the rustic look. That style of handling or I should say tang is called "trade style". It cut down on the weight for shipping, and the amount of steel used. Increasing profit. Those are gorgeous in my eyes.

[@NK-ne9uf]

Your style is iconic. I haven’t seen knives done like this. It’s your fingerprint and they are fantastic

[@oldsouthforge831]

Thank you so much for that compliment!

[@corneliussulla9963]

Thank You for the patch knife blade Mr. Metthews, greetings from Hamburg/Germany!

[@oldsouthforge831]

I am glade to know it made its way across the big pond and safely to you! I hope you enjoy it. And thank you!

[@Yellowjacket-n7q]

Man, you nailed it on these! I am so glad I came across your channel and I’m glad to see you still posting. You’ve opened some doors for me on my own knife making and I’m loving this style knife. Im in Marietta, so I can’t be too terribly far from you, I think. Thanks again.

[@oldsouthforge831]

Your only about 45 minutes from me

[@oldsouthforge831]

And thank you sir!

[@jeffbeck2335]

Chad I watch your videos a lot I also forge blades in your style and I can’t Waite until you put out a video😢on how you clean up your blades after heat treat you make good looking blades I also like the. Back woods look

[@rlgroshans]

@jeffbeck2335 I look forward to the same thing. I really like the look the Chad achieves so much more that the shiny store bought look.

[@nickchapman1330]

So beautiful! Love them both

[@oldsouthforge831]

Thank you Nick!

[@davos_guitaros]

Wow they're stunning!

[@donhudson3252]

You’re an artist; I like what you’re doing. Keep it up!

[@oldsouthforge831]

Thank you Don!

[@Fricker112]

those knives are hella sick. your really good at this craft!

[@oldsouthforge831]

Thank you !

[@TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives]

Outstanding work!

[@loribrown8371]

Nice, Chad! Keep up the good work!!!

[@donbeeler49]

Those are beauties!! Great job!

[@oldsouthforge831]

Thank you !

[@jimhamlin8671]

Love the handle tang pinning

[@woodwoman9130]

Nice work love em down here in Atlanta 😊

[@k3xtxhamradio930]

Beautiful work i will have to use your tio on previous video of finishing color on antlers with tea and muzzle loader lube.... how do u get that finish on the blade?

[@rlgroshans]

Chad, I am new to your channel. Up until recently I haven't had a major desire to bladesmith, I have been blacksmithing for a few years tho'. For whatever reason I have been toying with the idea of trying my hand at making a knife or two and had been drawn toward possibly attempting the style of the old trade knives and patch knives. And doing some KZbin research I came across your channel. I really like the style of blade you forge. Like you, I prefer the old woodsman/trapper/skinner style of knife. I have been enjoying your videos and look forward to applying some of your techniques.

[@oldsouthforge831]

Hey sir! I am sure glad to have you as a viewer. I hope you get some information from the videos and I am good to get another video out soon

[@jasonjames-k3j]

Very knife How do you color your antlers ?

[@charlesstaples2086]

Very good job making a new knife look old.rifleman’s knife is my favorite

[@oldsouthforge831]

Thank you Charles! It’s my favorite to it was hard to let go

[@beb32225]

very nice..real craftsmanship....

[@MuchachoMilitaria]

Beautiful knives!!

[@oldsouthforge831]

Thank you !

[@davidgowens2807]

Those are totally awesome.

[@captbigcountry40]

Always beautiful work!

[@oldsouthforge831]

I appreciate that Harold!

[@craigcook1571]

Fantastic blades

[@patrickjolliffe2066]

Absolutely brilliant

[@oldsouthforge831]

Thank you !

[@eddiebaird8368]

Love the videos

[@robertburkett8563]

Love the color

[@oldsouthforge831]

Thank you !

[@robertcalzadillas8224]

Thats the way i do my handles

[@chuckbowie5833]

Great stuff!

[@oldsouthforge831]

Thank you !

[@jeremiahmccutcheon3234]

Do you have a website or a way to contact you , so I can buy a knife

[@NK-ne9uf]

You really need a patreon so we can donate

[@oldsouthforge831]

I really do need one. It would be very helpful to get more videos out and help with operations cost.

[@scottmccarroll2618]

That large knife is beautiful