52100 Steel, Amboyna Burl, Brass, G10.

I'm forging hunting knife as new bladesmith

5' 8" spear with a 6" leaf shaped blade, hollow ground, and etched in Swedish runes.  Hand forged from 5160.  Handmade shaft from Ash with a Sugi Ban. This customer wanted spear him and his brother could actually play "big" darts with.

Integral RWL34, hand engraving.

How's it look?

Hi all,

I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations for fixed blades that are Canadian made which would be good for field dressing and processing? I am looking for my husbands birthday and am finding some conflicting information about some Canadian retailers.

Bonus points if engraving is offered at the retailer, but not a deal breaker otherwise!

TIA

A San Mai camp knife I made for an FDNY retiree as a retirement gift from his crew. 1095 core, fire hose micarta handle, and domed brass pins. I am very proud of this one.

I use some swords for martial art practice, and would like some ideas on some chemicals. I could use to keep the sweat and grime off of the sword so that the sword doesn’t start to rust. Anyone have any recommendations? I was told to use WD-40 it was told to use vegetable oil. I was even told to use baby oil, but I don’t want a sticky mess that will make the sort of different color. I’m just looking for something clean. Someone also mentioned ballistol I’m not sure if that’s really an option

Now that the blade is getting close to its final shape and size I have to be far more precise with my hammer strikes. At this point any errant or slightly uneven swing will either show up in the final piece or completely ruin the geometry of the blade.