Can you make good knife from a sheep shear?

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool idea, well done. Somebody just asked me to do a project like this and he wants me to send a sheep shears. I usually don't do knifes but now just started to thinking about it. Very creative idea I reckon.😊

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Awesome man have a great time dude. There's heaps of ways of doing these. Thanks

[@RestorationAustralia]

@@TobyFireandSteel Can I ask you what is that sharpening stone thingy and where can I get that. I'm no expert in knife making.

[@TobyFireandSteel]

@@RestorationAustralia do you mean the belt grinder? It's 2x72 84 Engineering shopmaster google them you'll find a company called Gameco Artisan Supplies in Australia. You can also look at a 1x30 belt grinder as they are a cheap way to start mate.

[@bobgore1962]

Beautiful job brother! 🔥💙

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Thanks 🔥

[@scottmccarroll2618]

Beautiful job as usual brother thanks so much for sharing your time we all appreciate your efforts in this trying time Rock on Toby 🤘

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Thank you brother. Hope you're doing ok

[@ChrisR676]

That is a crazy good idea!! On the family farm there is about 50 old shears hanging up in the shed!! Keep the inspiration coming!! 🔪

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Thanks mate. It wasn't my idea but you should definitely do one mate. It is funny sometimes I actually see people trying to sell old shears for like $30. Hahaha

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

Beautiful job. Thanks for showing....

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Thanks heaps Ken. Much appreciated bud, thanks for watching

[@opwards]

Excellent as usual mate. I really like it because its different.

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Thank you my brother. Always nice to see your name come up. 🤘

[@asheddie]

Awesome project mate 👍

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Cheers brother. It was fun

[@Jellooman]

I like the sheepshear knife. I'll bet it plenty sharp! Way to go finishing it out

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Thanks man it was all because of you lol

[@SavageCustomCreative]

Nice work as always mate

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Thank you brother 🤘

[@danielcrawford7315]

Sheer genius. Giggle No really I like it. Made short work of them shrooms too. Good to see ya mate. Steer clear of them sickos now 🙏 blessed be brother Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Hahaha cheers brother. Its awesome great to see you name come up. Stay safe mate

[@adriankors7201]

this is one of my lockdown projects :) bought the shears a while ago, now finally have time to do it. just cut the shears today. one of the blades is a bit bent but will try and straighten it. Did you heat treat? If yes, how? thank you!

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Hi mate no I didn't heat treat it because I was happy with its edge holding. Check it with a file. If you etch it in feric or vingar you can actualy see the differential heat treat line along the blade. If I was to re heat treat it I'd probably treat it like any mystery Steel and heat till non magnetic and the quenching in 30- 40c canola oil bud. And temper for 2 x2 hours at about 190-200c. This is just what I'd do. Hope it helps bro. Good luck

[@SouthdownWatersForge]

Now make another one so I can see how you removed the material for the join between steel and wood 😂 nice work

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Hahaha slowly lol. Thanks bud

[@SouthdownWatersForge]

@@TobyFireandSteel just trace it on to the handle and grind it back?

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Yeah basically bro just take little bits off at a time and keep trying it then once it fits in well. You can shape the handle bit itself.

[@theo78151]

Look up 'Forjadosdelmonte' for inspiration!

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Thanks

[@shakaz6641]

Any idea of the type of steel? Is it hardenable ? @ignis_rex 😉

[@TobyFireandSteel]

No mate I don't know. I'd say it's a simple spring Steel but I'm pretty sure I've seen or know of people to read heat treat them.