Forging a skinning knife from a rusty piece of spring steel

Forging a skinning knife from a piece of rusty spring steel.

[@4ager505]

Don't know what path you followed in life to get where you are now. But, you certainly have a quiet and satisfying style which comes through in your vids. I find watching your projects informative, and easy going...almost might say soothing or calming. You're a natural at these projects. Thanks for taking us along! 👍👍👍

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thank you for your kind words and support, I greatly appreciate you watching.

[@joestuttgen4589]

Just curious, but if you're doing all of that forging, only to grind off .125" around the profile, why not start with an angle grinder?

[@Mysticmountainforge]

An angle grinder would be a great choice if I were just starting out, but since I have been doing this for several years I have quite a few used 36 grit belts that I have set aside strictly for profiling, I prefer to use the belt grinder but an angle grinder would be a viable option, I guess it would just come down to personal preference. I appreciate you watching.

[@Big_B_Randon]

How do you sharpen your rough knife, like what grits. I can’t seem to get an edge on mine that’s sharp enough to cut. Not many blacksmiths near me to teach. Thank you

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I normally put a rough 120 grit edge on it with my belt grinder then finish it with stones. I start with a 120 grit diamond stone to true everything up then work my way up to a 600 grit diamond stone. I have a TSPROF sharpener that makes sure I maintain a consistent bevel, but when I first started I used this sharpener from amazon, it is cheap and small but will get the job done really well, it also comes with a complete set of stones. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089NS11W8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 There is a review video I made talking about it on my channel you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h52vmomFnKekrZI I appreciate you watching.

[@алексейфедорофф-в3ь]

Хороший нож и добрая работа, мастеру респект! Спасибо за ролик, посмотрел с удовольствием!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate your support.

[@mmunsey08able]

What kind of scribe are you using?... im having a hard time catching what you are saying in the video.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

It's called a height Guage, you can find them on Amazon or grizzly industrial, of the two Amazon has much cheaper versions that will work really well.

[@Little_River_Forge]

If you are new to knife making and need a channel to watch for tips tricks and to see how it’s done the right way this is it!! Even if you’re not new to the craft this one is good for binge watching also.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@jbaileyknives7282]

I’m glad you decided to keep posting videos.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Me too, I think is was the best course of action. I appreciate your support.

[@6Sally5]

Among the bunch of YT bladesmiths that hand forge their knives, you are certainly in the top 2%. I learn a lot about hammer control from your vids…too bad I can’t seem to put it to actual application! 😁 I love the ruggedness of this knife.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks, I appreciate that! It took a long time and a lot of mistakes before I got to where I am now, and I still have a long way to go, I just try to get better with every project. I appreciate your support, and I appreciate you watching.

[@bernardstevens3613]

She's a BEAUTY! Thanks for sharing!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you checking it out!

[@johnnylgulledge6899]

Hi, great videos! How to I place an order for a custom made knife?

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Right now I am not taking any new orders until I get my backlog caught up. I hope to have some knives available by fall. I appreciate you watching.

[@johnnylgulledge6899]

@@Mysticmountainforge Thank you! Will you post when you start taking orders?

[@geraldstamour1312]

Dope AF results, @Mysticmountainforge! Now it needs an equally dope sheath to complete the package!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@HighRoad317]

Very handsome knife, the handles look so exotic!! Appreciate the hard work and you sharing your craft with your knife family.. Shalom!!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@jackarrows1436]

Welcome Back Blacksmith 😊

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I am very happy with my decision to make KZbin my focus. I appreciate you watching.

[@timbow50]

As an old old hunter I say that knife is an awesome piece. I’ve always preferred larger handles for better grip and hands don’t get tied fighting gripping it. Also a hard carbon blade. 👍👍👏🏻

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@JG-six-gun]

What are you dipping it in in the middle of the video? Im new at all this

[@Mysticmountainforge]

That is oil I quench the knife in to make the steel harden. I appreciate you watching.

[@JG-six-gun]

@@Mysticmountainforge thanks

[@DisabledandPrepping]

I gotta say watching your videos and you creating a knife is always so impressive. It's just really awesome to see you take a piece of ordinary metal and turn it into a beautiful work of art.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I think that's awesome, I greatly appreciate you watching and your support, I am really happy you enjoy the videos.

[@mulepowerforge]

Looks nice! Funny its actually is a hybrid of two I got on the work bench right now. One with an identical profile and the other with forge finish flats and the same file work on the spine.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! Great minds think alike! I appreciate you watching!

[@mauriceclark4870]

You. Turn. Out. Some. Really. Nice. Knives. Would. Be a. Pleasure. To. Own. One.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching! I occasionaly have some available on my Facebook page.

[@StrayWolfForge]

Very nice!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@tonybrandt8850]

This is very relaxing content. Superb.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@larryjones4713]

Beautiful

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@LinusKnives]

Great video. What tool did you use to scribe the edge of the blade for the bevel? I couldn’t catch the name. Thanks

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching! It is called a height gauge, here is a link to one. www.amazon.com/0-150mm-Precision-Aperture-Magnetic-Standing/dp/B07M9P5DMK/ref=sr_1_16?crid=3G15QZHXOKVGJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CSyVVbCLHMRCuWdqoszr0O1F_SCwhBf2-Jl3wr5gwKdAIoLtrvA92oK0SuxhHm6ZuiUcOac1Zue1-XeR-GlgzvE7XJj7Lzt3qb611RYovWHJ33B_5Hrogc6xor7q3kWMupkCILAIpON6DfkWMJOyA9wPrXrt_EUMQNzWtVG_j8_u1k0yj7WbJcmXYU5oJrjSF0Q39xAz7Kndakw-hyiUmzgJe6fEuCo-loXOlILopJg.4GNBA0S5BsyUZXUReUA-1X4G4Rr4L-l4Qc-IG0MFL2A&dib_tag=se&keywords=height+gauge&qid=1717719574&sprefix=height+gauge%2Caps%2C2090&sr=8-16

[@LinusKnives]

@@Mysticmountainforge thanks.

[@mixedtactics]

Beautiful... Tigerish Look too, I really like.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@hunt_trap_fish]

I love the jimping on the back of any knife, but especially a hunting / skinning knife. I'm very jealous at how nicely your leaf-spring treated you. I fought every single inch of the spring steel I used to make my first knife.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I love it as well, Spring steel can be a pain sometimes that's the truth, I worked with a rail spring clip making a Wakizashi a couple of years back and it was a pain even with a press. I appreciate you watching.

[@hunt_trap_fish]

@@Mysticmountainforge nothing we did would take the desire of my piece of leaf spring to go back to its original bend out. We finally got a quench w a straight blade. And sure as sh*t the tang just decided to kick way over. Even after tempering. It’s fine, I had a ton of handle material to work with so I was able to still get the knife to like… track… straight… but with that kick I had some burn-throughs bc I needed so much space in the handle 😤

[@2NATUR]

Beautiful knife sir. Love my knives as much as I love my guns...

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching! I am the same way!

[@JG-six-gun]

Best videos on knife making I've found very informative 👌 thanks

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@mauricioboffsander1096]

Parabéns 👏👏👏

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching.

[@Wildkirblet]

do you happen to know what kind of grinder you use?

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I use a Brodbeck Ironworks 2x72 with a VFD and Mareko platen. I appreciate you watching.

[@jahurtadon]

And there was enough steel left over for another knife.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Absoloutley!, enough for another hunter or a decent sized hidden tang knife. I appreciate you watching.

[@willyschannel6594]

I'll pay you 20.00 bucks for that knife

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Sorry, the guy that wanted it paid me 125.

[@torsteinolavmolkken6172]

👏👏👏👍

[@Randy-ve2wv]

Beautiful work 👏 😮

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching.

[@trentg5881]

Great knife mate.👍

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@floydbeard5073]

What be a price range to have a skinny knive like this made?

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I usually sell these for 125, currently I am not taking any new orders so I can catch up on my backlog, I am hoping to have some knives ready for purchase this fall, I will make a short announcing what I have when I get caught up. I appreciate you watching.

[@floydbeard5073]

@@Mysticmountainforge I would definitely like to buy one when available.

[@zachary4880]

first

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks for checking it out, I appreciate it.

[@RedmanOutdoors366]

That is Badass 😎👍💯🔥

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@RobStuartJR]

Very nice.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@jeanp1140]

Beau boulot

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@indianprepper2478]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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